Product Associate

Overview

Manage product lifecycle, supply chain, pricing and marketing tools across functions.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier partner
• lifecycle management
• demand planning
• supply chain
• pricing analysis
• capacity analysis

Tasks

-Partner with international suppliers on innovation, performance management, order placement, and inventory flow. -Manage product lifecycle from new product introduction, existing product promotion, rationalization of skus, discontinuation, and close-out. -Analyze and manage proper inventory flow, including demand planning & forecasting, setting reorder points, expedites, defers, divert, placing purchase orders, performing pricing analysis, and managing receipt of goods. -Manage supply chain for multiple product lines and ensure availability at all warehouses. -Actively seek opportunities for international sourcing that aligns with the category’s strategy and goals. -Work with vendors to develop production plans to ensure timely product shipments. -Develop pricing for new products and continually review to ensure products. -Perform factory capacity analysis to determine impact of new items on current production processes. -Develop marketing strategies for the product portfolio to support the salesforce and increase MSI’s market share. -Partner cross-functionally across National Marketing, Products, and Sales to develop promotional and marketing tools. -While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently sits and may occasionally stand or walk. -Develop new products with international suppliers based on sales data, customer and sales teams feedbacks, trends and online/market research.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• 1-year
• analytical
• project management
• leadership
• communication

What You Bring

-Capacity to perform well in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines to deliver results. -Excellent ability to work cross-functionally. -Strong leadership skills. -Minimum Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university. -Excellent communication skills. -Minimum of 1 year of experience in product management, supply chain, business strategy, finance, or other quantitative field. -Excellent project management and problem solving skills. -Strong analytical and quantitative ability. -The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. -Excellent critical thinking and attention to detail skills.

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Benefits

-Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests -Paid Time Off -Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses -Annual pay increases -Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions -Tuition Reimbursement -Charitable donation matching programs -Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance -Company-paid Life Insurance -Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability

About Msi

-Provides top-tier materials for both residential and commercial projects. -Wide selection of natural stone, quartz, porcelain, and other surfacing products. -Works on large-scale projects, from luxury homes to commercial properties and retail spaces. -Products featured in a variety of architectural styles, providing timeless beauty and functionality. -Headquartered in the United States but serves customers globally, offering personalized service and logistics. -Committed to quality and customer satisfaction, becoming a trusted partner in the construction industry.

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