Product Specialist (Aluminum) Job ID 1981

Castle Metals•Oak Brook, IL

10h•$70 - $80

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing market and technical expertise to A. M. Castle & Co. employees in order to increase A. M. Castle's market share in specifically designated product lines, while developing the image of A. M. Castle & Co. as a leader in that product line. Coordinates activities directly with sales personnel, key suppliers and select customers when requested or deemed appropriate by assigned business unit.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two years of progressive experience in supply chain, buying and/or sourcing with a full-line metals distributor
Knowledge of raw materials (i.e., ferrous and non-ferrous material) and/or some exposure to the metals industry required
Computer literacy required with experience in an ERP
Good problem-solving skills with ability to develop new ideas in order to provide innovative solutions/approaches to sales opportunities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain productive business relationships
Ability to effectively work across a broad spectrum of functions within Castle business units
Solid business acumen with demonstrated knowledge of customer relationship management
Good organizational skills, with demonstrated project management abilities
Ability to travel

Responsibilities

Provides processing, market and technical expertise to inside and outside sales personnel for designated products and communicates appropriate information about products, capabilities, applications and specifications.
Selects best sourcing options to secure new business based on market intelligence and product knowledge based on inquiries received from sales personnel.
Coaches sales teams to turn inquiries into orders, including direct contact with select customers when appropriate.
Identifies opportunities, disseminates information and develops implementation plans designed to secure new business in concert with appropriate sales personnel.
Communicates all sizeable inquiries to the appropriate management and sales personnel as received.
Collaborates with commercial team on contracts and blanket order opportunities.
Creates new Inventory Access Code and develop internal material specifications.
Identifies and communicates competitive information to the commercial and pricing teams in reaction to dynamic market conditions.
Tracks and analyzes lost orders and develop possible solutions to capitalize on future opportunities.
Develops/maintains working relationship with strategic suppliers.
Communicates product-related market changes, replacements, and/or price variations to sales and key management for assigned product and commodity.
Assists with developing and maintaining sourcing strategy plan for assigned products and commodities.