RFMW is an electronic component distributor of RF and microwave products, seeking a Product Manager to manage specific product categories and supplier relationships. The role involves inventory management, pricing, and enhancing supplier relationships to meet sales and profit goals.
Responsibilities:
- Main contact with the supplier(s) for RFMW
- Manages pricing, handles quotes between sales team and suppliers, design registration programs
- Supports sales to increase business and achieve total customer satisfaction by working directly with suppliers on quotes to obtain the most competitive position possible
- Effectively manages inventory within company goals for assigned product type / category / class or supplier in order to maintain correct mix that meets corporate financial objectives and customer requirements
- Consults with RFMW sales representatives regarding customer needs, product features, product availability, cost issues, etc. in order to maximize potential for sales representative success
- Provides ongoing education/promotion when interacting with sales organization to effectively market product type or supplier
- Develops and maintains successful supplier relationships and provides product solutions/unique advantages to suppliers and customers so that RFMW is considered the preferred partner for suppliers and the preferred provider of products for customers
- Maintains system integrity by ensuring that RFMW systems/databases reflect accurate, comprehensive and up-to date product-related information (increment quantity, minimum order quantities, correct costs, delivery information, etc.) for assigned product type or supplier
- Processes and resolves accounting, receiving and customer rejected concerns in an expeditious manner by researching the issue, determining appropriate resolution and by providing disposition for nonconforming product to the appropriate parties
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related work experience
- Five to seven years of progressive industry related experience including sales, marketing, product management, distribution, asset management, etc
- General knowledge of RF Industry
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook) at the intermediate level
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR
- Candidates authorized to work in the United States