Product Data Director

Mouser•Mansfield, TX

About The Position

Assemble and manage to a multi-year strategic plan assuring that Mouser leads our industry in Product Data utility and quality. Manage the ongoing Product Data improvement process from research to prioritization to execution and feedback. Better define strategies for improving extended product information such as associated documents (pdfs), images and other resources not contained in our Product Data Systems. Ability to present to, and negotiate with, parties ranging from technical resources to executives including our CEO and our business partners. Understanding of marketing, business, and systems strategy. Desire and ability to drive improvements in productivity and quality. Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and maintain a high level of productivity. Stay on top of emerging innovative industry trends within the Electronic Component Industry to help drive and maintain a competitive edge in data collection. Defining best practices and standards for data, reporting and analysis. Oversees the taxonomy, classification, attribution, images and supporting documents for the TTI Family of Companies (FOC). Develops and maintains relationships with key individuals at the TTI Family of Companies to support data strategies and objectives. Oversees and works closely with the Data Taxonomist to monitor the electronics industry for new technologies along with reviewing competitor and supplier websites. Ensures data is relevant for users that are sourcing products in all regions worldwide while supporting and participating in the company total quality process. Oversees and provides guidance to the Mouser Photo Studio and team to ensure the images are in line with business priorities and strategies. Develops and maintains a productive work teams by hiring qualified personnel, training, and managing performance. Manages teams with integrity, ethical business practices, and in accordance with Mouser policies, procedures, and practices. Customarily and regularly directs the work of two or more full-time employees or their equivalent. Makes suggestions and recommendation for these employees regarding performance, including hiring, transfer, advancement, and termination. Manages daily operations to meet department and company objectives. Works with minimum supervision and makes independent judgments. Flexible to meet the changing needs of the business and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments. Initiates, establishes, and maintains highly effective relationships with internal and external business contacts of various cultures, and at all levels. Extremely confidential and trustworthy. Demonstrates knowledge, experience and understanding of critical job function of the team and people management. Assists management with development of results oriented strategies. Regular attendance at work is an essential part of the job.

Requirements

Demonstrated results leading and driving high impact change.
Demonstrated ability to engage, collaborate and lead multi-functional, regional, and global teams.
Ability to understand team capabilities and needs across global regions. Consider local issues, standards, and customs.
Program Management experience working across business/technology teams to ensure alignment between business solution definition and systems architecture for the organization.
Ability to analyze the impact of decisions/changes before execution.
Strong communication, mentoring/coaching skills, and influencing/leadership skills.
Possess strong business acumen and the ability to communicate taxonomy and business analytical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong multitasking ability.
Demonstrated success in attention to detail.
Understands the interaction and relationship of business operations, operating systems, and network processes.
Ability to set and track personal and overall team goals.
Ability to organize and communicate complex information clearly and simply to drive actions.
Exhibits strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and organizational and teaching skills.
Interacts effectively with individuals and groups inside and outside the organization.
Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills; including the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Manages daily operations to meet the department and company objectives.
Bachelor’s Degree is typically expected.
Internal candidates: Minimum of 5 years total management experience, including a minimum 3 years as an exceptional performing Mouser Manager.
External candidates: Minimum 6 years of total management experience, including 4 years experience as a manager or higher-level management position. Exceptional references required.

Responsibilities

Assemble and manage to a multi-year strategic plan assuring that Mouser leads our industry in Product Data utility and quality.
Manage the ongoing Product Data improvement process from research to prioritization to execution and feedback.
Better define strategies for improving extended product information such as associated documents (pdfs), images and other resources not contained in our Product Data Systems.
Ability to present to, and negotiate with, parties ranging from technical resources to executives including our CEO and our business partners.
Understanding of marketing, business, and systems strategy.
Desire and ability to drive improvements in productivity and quality.
Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and maintain a high level of productivity.
Stay on top of emerging innovative industry trends within the Electronic Component Industry to help drive and maintain a competitive edge in data collection.
Defining best practices and standards for data, reporting and analysis.
Oversees the taxonomy, classification, attribution, images and supporting documents for the TTI Family of Companies (FOC).
Develops and maintains relationships with key individuals at the TTI Family of Companies to support data strategies and objectives.
Oversees and works closely with the Data Taxonomist to monitor the electronics industry for new technologies along with reviewing competitor and supplier websites.
Ensures data is relevant for users that are sourcing products in all regions worldwide while supporting and participating in the company total quality process.
Oversees and provides guidance to the Mouser Photo Studio and team to ensure the images are in line with business priorities and strategies.
Develops and maintains a productive work teams by hiring qualified personnel, training, and managing performance.
Manages teams with integrity, ethical business practices, and in accordance with Mouser policies, procedures, and practices.
Customarily and regularly directs the work of two or more full-time employees or their equivalent. Makes suggestions and recommendation for these employees regarding performance, including hiring, transfer, advancement, and termination.
Manages daily operations to meet department and company objectives.
Works with minimum supervision and makes independent judgments.
Flexible to meet the changing needs of the business and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments.
Initiates, establishes, and maintains highly effective relationships with internal and external business contacts of various cultures, and at all levels.
Extremely confidential and trustworthy.
Demonstrates knowledge, experience and understanding of critical job function of the team and people management.
Assists management with development of results oriented strategies.
Regular attendance at work is an essential part of the job.