Product Specialist II - O'Neal Steel / Corporate located in Birmingham, AL

O'Neal Industries•Birmingham, AL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Specialist will be responsible for effectively managing O’Neal’s working capital investment while balancing the needs of O’Neal customers through working with sales. This includes being responsible for properly managing the supply chain by negotiating effectively with O’Neal’s suppliers and effectively communicating with sales and team members as well as others within the organization. Individuals in this job may be expected to handle both inventory management as well as negotiating and quoting inquiries to all levels of the sales and management process depending on the size and scope of the product group.

Requirements

Above average oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills
Must be able to concentrate and maintain productive in high pressure situations
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

Responsibilities

Effectively execute inventory strategy as determined by Product Manager/Product Planner and VP Supply Chain Management to consistently manage O’Neal’s working capital goals
Work collaboratively with Regional Inventory Managers to analyze and maintain sufficient inventory levels, including management of slow moving and overstock material
Work collaboratively with suppliers and regional personnel to solve problems and meet customer needs
Focus on providing pricing that is competitive, creative, and adds value to our sales force and our customers
Act as an internal representative for a particular product group, region, or service (may be for stock purchases or direct inquiry quoting, or a combination of both)
Assist in the analysis and selection of vendors based on quality, service, flexibility, and strategic fit with O’Neal
Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors at various levels of the organization, primarily at the inside sales level
Monitor vendor performance and participate in vendor review process
Be a positive and productive employee both in a team atmosphere as well as while pursuing independent work
Negotiate pricing based on the strategic direction of the Product Manager/Product Planner
Effectively and creatively solve problems to meet sales and customer needs
Work with Product Manager/Product Planner to develop strategic and tactical plans for the products
May be expected to travel with sales or present market information for sales or customers
May be asked to interact directly with customers to offer market knowledge or expertise
Actively develop and maintain strong relationships internally with sales and continue to work for solutions to help grow sales and maintain excellent competitiveness
Aid in monitoring replacement costs for accuracy
Work with sales to provide support for customer contracts (inventory and pricing)
Take all steps necessary to remain knowledgeable and current on the products and services offered by O’Neal, market conditions, and the activities and pricing of our vendors, our competitors, and our customer needs.