PRODUCT SPECIALIST II

Formosa Plastics • Livingston, NJ

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About The Position

PRODUCT SPECIALIST POSITION OBJECTIVE Implement product management by integrating diverse functions in order to maximize product profitability while meeting customer needs. Research, analyze, plan and facilitate multiple processes with critical impact to operation and profitability including sales price, inventory, volume sold, short and long term demand, effective utilization of production capacity, product/account mix, and other related factors. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY Implement the Sale of Products to diverse Sales Channels and Customers: Balances and considers multiple factors to achieve maximum profitability. These are: sales price, customer volume constraints, sales agreement/contract requirements, current and forecasted inventory and production and projected demand and costs. Facilitate the Fulfillment of Product Delivery and Commitment: Determine and decide on monthly production schedule that will affect operations to a substantial degree in order to fulfill contract and customer needs. Work as a problem solver and eliminate blockages to enhance the consistent delivery of quality products that exceed customer expectations. Solve and/or recommend resolution to discrepancies/abnormalities, customer complaints and/or quality issues to department and management. Sales Target Achievement: Coordinate with multiple internal departments and cross-functional teams to propose and implement strategies/plans to meet target/goal. Act as a Critical Liaison: to multiple internal departments, cross-functional representatives, and key external contacts/decision makers. Research, Track and Analyze Product Management Information: Research, compile, and analyze information to provide consultation and/or expert advice to Management, Sales, Customer Service and others. Information research and analysis includes pricing, inventory, order verification, account profitability, fleet utilization, contact performance, sample performance and potential customer information. Makes Product Management Recommendations: in the areas of market trends, sales forecast, sales targets, production targets and inventory allowance to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 ~ 5 years’ experience in Petro-Chemical industrial job related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• PC skills required: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, World Perfect, etc.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Sale of Products to diverse Sales Channels and Customers
• Facilitate the Fulfillment of Product Delivery and Commitment
• Solve and/or recommend resolution to discrepancies/abnormalities, customer complaints and/or quality issues to department and management
• Coordinate with multiple internal departments and cross-functional teams to propose and implement strategies/plans to meet target/goal
• Act as a Critical Liaison to multiple internal departments, cross-functional representatives, and key external contacts/decision makers
• Research, Track and Analyze Product Management Information
• Makes Product Management Recommendations in the areas of market trends, sales forecast, sales targets, production targets and inventory allowance to management

What This Job Offers

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