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.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Recommended five years heavy duty truck parts experience.