Product Manager

Incora•Wichita, KS

14d

About The Position

Incora is seeking an exceptional customer service professional to join us as a Product Manager. As the leading supply chain solutions business in the aerospace industry, customers are at the heart of our business. The Product Manager is accountable for being the focal for their assigned product lines. This person is responsible for the primary supplier relationship, providing costs for both ad hoc sales and Contracts to the Sales Group as well as the Contracts Group either directly or via the Bid Management team. This position is responsible for negotiating long term pricing with the suppliers in support of Contracts both individually and through direct reports. The Product Manager is also accountable for applying a clear and accurate understanding of the policies and procedures for purchasing products in support of requirements. Where designated, the Product Manager is also responsible for marketing and promoting their assigned product lines internally to the sales team and engage in training sessions and setting strategic direction. The Product Manager will review incoming ad hoc and Contract opportunities and provide sourcing and pricing support in response. The Product Manager will provide pricing information based on current and projected market dynamics, market opportunities, knowledge of in-stock inventory costs, industry supplier pricing trends and structures, and the use of internal analysis applications and tools. Upon request, the Product Manager may perform research to validate sales quotations for accuracy and sustainability of profits throughout the life of the contract and will assist in all areas of the department.

Requirements

Exceptional customer service professional
Accountable for being the focal for their assigned product lines
Responsible for the primary supplier relationship
Providing costs for both ad hoc sales and Contracts to the Sales Group as well as the Contracts Group either directly or via the Bid Management team
Negotiating long term pricing with the suppliers in support of Contracts both individually and through direct reports
Applying a clear and accurate understanding of the policies and procedures for purchasing products in support of requirements
Marketing and promoting their assigned product lines internally to the sales team
Engage in training sessions and setting strategic direction
Review incoming ad hoc and Contract opportunities and provide sourcing and pricing support in response
Provide pricing information based on current and projected market dynamics, market opportunities, knowledge of in-stock inventory costs, industry supplier pricing trends and structures, and the use of internal analysis applications and tools
Perform research to validate sales quotations for accuracy and sustainability of profits throughout the life of the contract
Assist in all areas of the department
Passionate about our Incora Values and exceeding customer expectations

Nice To Haves

Download, organize and review market resources, baseline price information and market trend data; to report inconsistencies and opportunities to optimize sales and profitability through adjusted price strategies
Conduct Product Training for new Sales, Supply Chain, or Quality employees
Review inventory levels and/or source vendors for best pricing
Prepare vendors Request For Quotation (RFQ's), as applicable to the pricing process
Ensure adherence to customer approvals and quality requirements
Ensure market changes, affecting relevant pricing information, flows down to sales blankets, base pricing and current open orders, when applicable
Maintain files for proposals, awards, contracts, contract amendments and other related documents
Coordinate information as needed with sales, purchasing, quality, and other appropriate departments
Continuously train and mentor Product Specialists, Administrators and Buyers with more complex contracts and issues
Participate in and practice continuous improvement and/or process improvement efforts
Actively pursue and develop a plan through the use of Intranet tools and programs, sales training programs, self-assessment tools, and relevant training courses, to increase knowledge and proficiency in all job requirements
Attend or participate in Product Management or Sales meetings, as requested; attend company-sponsored meetings, training or events, as required
Participation in improvement activities at department/company level to enhance business performance

Responsibilities

Download, organize and review market resources, baseline price information and market trend data; to report inconsistencies and opportunities to optimize sales and profitability through adjusted price strategies
Where appropriate, conduct Product Training for new Sales, Supply Chain, or Quality employees
Review inventory levels and/or source vendors for best pricing
Prepare vendors Request For Quotation (RFQ's), as applicable to the pricing process
Ensure adherence to customer approvals and quality requirements
Ensure market changes, affecting relevant pricing information, flows down to sales blankets, base pricing and current open orders, when applicable
Maintain files for proposals, awards, contracts, contract amendments and other related documents
Coordinate information as needed with sales, purchasing, quality, and other appropriate departments
Continuously train and mentor Product Specialists, Administrators and Buyers with more complex contracts and issues
Participate in and practice continuous improvement and/or process improvement efforts
Actively pursue and develop a plan through the use of Intranet tools and programs, sales training programs, self-assessment tools, and relevant training courses, to increase knowledge and proficiency in all job requirements
Attend or participate in Product Management or Sales meetings, as requested; attend company-sponsored meetings, training or events, as required
Participation in improvement activities at department/company level to enhance business performance