Product Manager

OTK Network•Round Rock, TX

5d•$68,000 - $73,000

About The Position

This role is responsible for executing a procurement strategy that aligns with long-term growth objectives. The Product Manager will cultivate and manage high-level partnerships with primary hardware manufacturers to ensure preferential allocation and competitive pricing. They will negotiate service agreements to protect the company’s margins and delivery timelines, and work with the Purchasing Manager and Inventory Manager to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize carrying costs. This role also coordinates the phase-out of legacy products and the introduction of next-generation hardware to prevent capital tie-up in obsolete inventory. Additionally, the Product Manager will direct the demand forecasting process in collaboration with Operations and Marketing to align supply with market trends, manage the product P&L focusing on COGS reduction and margin expansion through strategic purchasing, and align with the purchasing team to execute on forecasts and maintain stock levels. Coordination with the web team on new product launches and updates is also a key responsibility, ensuring smooth product transitions. Additional related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering, or equivalent experience
3 years of experience in hardware procurement, manufacturing, or consumer electronics operations
Extensive experience with enterprise-level ERP and MRP systems and advanced financial modeling, NetSuite preferred
Experience working on Shopify storefronts
Extensive knowledge of computer hardware, primarily gaming/enthusiast

Responsibilities

Execute a procurement strategy that aligns with long-term growth objectives
Cultivate and manage high level partnerships with primary hardware manufacturers to ensure preferential allocation and competitive pricing
Negotiate service agreements to protect the company’s margins and delivery timelines
Work with the Purchasing Manager and Inventory Manager to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize carrying costs
Coordinate the phase-out of legacy products and the introduction of next-generation hardware to prevent capital tie-up in obsolete inventory
Direct the demand forecasting process in collaboration with Operations and Marketing to align supply with market trends
Manage the product P&L, focusing on COGS reduction and margin expansion through strategic purchasing
Align with the purchasing team to execute on forecasts and maintain stock levels
Coordinate with the web team on new product launches and updates to ensure smooth product transitions
Perform additional related duties, as assigned