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Product Manager

M&K Truck Centers
Full-time
On-site
Wyoming, Michigan, United States
AI Product Manager

Summary/Objective

This role will focus on expanding our product offerings, identifying new opportunities, and managing relationships with suppliers and manufacturers for our exclusive brand Rig Force.

Essential Functions

  • Expand of Product with Existing Lines: Analyze market trends and customer needs to identify opportunities for expanding our current product portfolio.

  • Identify New Product Lines: Conduct market research to discover and evaluate potential new product categories that align with the company’s strategic goals.

  • Supplier Vetting: Research, evaluate, and establish relationships with potential suppliers, ensuring quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

  • Manufacturer vs. Distributor Assessment: Determine the most efficient and cost-effective way to source products, whether through direct manufacturing or distributors.

  • Importing Expertise: Manage the importing process for new and existing products, including compliance with relevant regulations and minimizing delays or added costs.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and logistics teams to ensure smooth integration of new products into the business.

  • Training: Organize field training for Rig Force products to ensure the field sales teams know and understand the features, advantages and benefits of the product.

  • Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee product lifecycle from conception through launch and beyond, ensuring products meet performance and profitability targets.

  • Negotiations: Negotiate pricing, rebates, annual volume, supplier support with training and marketing.Β 

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

  • Recommended five years heavy duty truck parts experience.