Product Manager | Fort Worth, TX

TTI • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Product Manager manages a specific product type, category, class, or supplier to ensure appropriate product mix and inventory levels meet customer needs and sales requirements. The role minimizes costs and maximizes profits through effective inventory management, purchasing decisions, and supplier relationships; enhances TTI’s standing as the distributor of choice; and supports corporate sales, gross profit margin, and pre-tax profit goals.

The Product Manager manages inventory within company goals, supports sales by working with suppliers on competitive quotes, and consults with TTI sales representatives about customer needs, product features, availability, and costs. The role promotes and educates the sales organization about assigned products, develops successful supplier relationships, and provides product solutions and advantages to suppliers and customers. It also maintains accurate and current product information in TTI systems and databases.

TTI, Inc. is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, and is an authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical, and discrete components. The company has more than 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available; candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense and authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Three years of progressive industry-related experience, including product management, distribution, asset management, sales, marketing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated success managing supplier relationships; experience in electronic component distribution is preferred.
• Proven track record in strategic decision-making for inventory and cost management.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to make decisions in complex purchasing scenarios.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management and product lifecycle.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR and authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field, or equivalent related work experience is preferred.
• Experience managing supplier relationships within the electronic component distribution industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned product type, category, class, or supplier to provide the product mix and inventory levels needed to meet customer needs and sales requirements.
• Manage inventory within company goals and financial objectives.
• Minimize costs and maximize profits through inventory management, purchasing decisions, and supplier relationships.
• Support sales by working with suppliers on quotes to obtain competitive pricing and positioning.
• Consult with sales representatives about customer needs, product features, product availability, and cost issues.
• Educate and promote assigned products or suppliers to the sales organization.
• Develop and maintain successful supplier relationships and provide product solutions and advantages to suppliers and customers.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and current product-related information in company systems and databases.
• Manage and develop a productive Product Team through hiring, communication, motivation, performance management, recognition, training, and succession planning.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k)/Roth plan with matching.
• Healthcare Savings Accounts.
• Educational assistance through tuition reimbursement.
• Ongoing training and opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs.
• Philanthropic opportunities and a focus on giving back to communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level