ASSOCIATE PRODUCT MANAGER
Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: CA San, CA
Salary: $Not stated
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Associate Product ManagerRequisition # 72076Select Location CA077 CA San Diego 10641 Scripps Summit CtFunctional Area SalesLine of Business Facilities MaintenanceJob Type Full-TimeMinimum Travel Percentage 0-25%Relocation Provided NoJob DescriptionHD Supply Facilities Maintenance is a leading supplier of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products to owners and managers of multifamily, hospitality, educational and commercial properties; healthcare providers; and municipal and government facilities. HD Supply Facilities Maintenance has 37 U.S. distribution centers, a fleet of more than 600 delivery vehicles and 22,000 items in stock.Headquartered in San Diego, HD Supply Facilities Maintenance earned a Marble Award in the local 2011 Workplace Excellence Awards from the Society of Human Resource Management as well as recognition as a Healthy Company from the San Diego Business Journal. HD Supply offers the compensation, benefits and incentive programs to build your best life.Job SummaryResponsible for executing to financial objectives for a product category or categories. Implement the operational plan and work with key merchandising and field resources to drive item selection and pricing for a category or categories. Responsible for item selection within a category or sub-category. Work with respective merchandising resources to implement the appropriate category and supplier strategy.* The roles being considered are for Fabrications, Healthcare, Janitorial, and Kitchen and Bath.Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities* Utilizes the key components of business drivers (e.g. historical performance, industry/competitive landscape, consumer identification,etc) to support category sales growth.* Executes to the financial targets for a category and influences assortment guidelines and parameters. Executes pricing strategy.* Supports supplier strategy (e.g. import vs. domestic, national vs. local, branded vs. proprietary).* Supports the business review process. Influences which items to send to product line review; when new products should be included in the assortment mix; leverages supplier relationships to optimize assortment; and works with key support functions to ensure completion.* Influences supplier strategy and executes the supplier portfolio. Researches new product lines and continuously shops for competitive prices.* Makes decisions regarding visual representation of categories in all marketing materials.* Collaborates with purchasing and operations on forecasting and supply chain set-up for all current and new categories.* Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations from governing agencies, including Federal and State Import/Export Regulations. Ensures compliance with HD Supply Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.Nature and Scope* Experience provides solutions.* Ensure that work is performed consistently with HD Supply policies and procedures.* Leads a group or team of support, craft, or lower level professional associates.Work Environment* Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.* Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.* Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.Essential SkillsMinimum Qualifications* Must be eighteen years of age* Must pass the Drug Test* Must pass the Background Check* Must pass pre-employment tests if applicableEducation and Experience* Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Generally 5+ years experience in related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.Preferred Qualifications* Bachelor''s degree in business or related field preferred.* Experience with supply chain functionality.* Wholesale distribution experience preferred.* Experience as an Associate Merchant, Associate
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