Engineered Product Manager

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
 
This position will be located in: Fargo , ND  

 

Job Summary

Executes category management responsibilities on Engineered Products. Supports direction of the Construction/Commodity Director on vendor and core market strategy alignment to ensure category growth and alignment to the 95% tier 1 (strategic) or tier 2 (core) vendor objectives. Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing, and acting upon information and feedback of category needs on assigned projects. 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Responsible for QBR (Quarterly Business Reviews) with engineered product tier 1 (strategic) or tier 2 (core)
• Responsible for coordination of BSC/Field/Vendor QBR attendees to ensure mutual objectives and goals are met
• Responsible for monthly review of 95% QBR alignment by zone for quotes to improve tier 1 (strategic) or tier 2 (core) alignment score
• Partners closely with and builds strong relationships with tier 1 (strategic) or tier 2 (core) vendors to understand and effectively hit mutual growth goals
• Responsible for Category Review presentations and execution
• Coordinates internal stakeholders to execute projects within the IBP (Integrated Business Plan) Process
• Executes projects to support branches vendor improvement throughout the BIP (Branch Improvement Plan) Process
• Escalates and resolves any internal or external issues related to quality, cost, delivery, etc. with tier 1 (strategic) or tier 2 (core) vendors brought forth in the field

Non-essential Functions

• Attends training as needed to develop product knowledge.
• Available to be called upon by any geographical market for technical assistance, and then case-by-case assistance in the field.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4-year business, technical, engineering or marketing degree or the equivalent in work experience, required.
• 5+ years of purchasing, inventory management, operations, or project management relevant work experience 
• Broad understanding of electrical commodity products
• Proficiency with MS Office to include Outlook, Excel, Word  
• Previous knowledge of SAP or an MRP platform is preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of customer service and conflict resolution
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to work on multiple processes simultaneously.
• Organizational skills and ability to priority tasks
• Ability to work independently and with initiative.
• Advanced time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills in front of diverse audiences.
• Embodies the highest standards of integrity and ethics.
• Ability to execute sales efforts in an ethical and professional manner which assures a favorable impression of self and company.
• A team player who sacrifices personal recognition in favor of the company benefitting.

Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Lift from Floor:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Carried for Distance:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally
• Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving abo