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Product Management Specialist Job Opening at Grainger in Lake Forest, IL
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| Position: | Product Management Specialist |
| Company: | Grainger |
| Job Location(s): | Lake Forest, IL |
| Start Date: | As soon as possible |
| Employment Term: | Regular |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Starting Salary Range: | |
| Required Education: | Bachelor's Degree |
| Required Experience: | 3 years |
| Required Security Clearance: | None |
| Related Categories: | Management and Supervision |
Position Description
Job Posting Title
Product Management Specialist
Work Location(s) |
US-IL, LAKE FOREST |
Requisition Number
51486536
Company Information
GRAINGER has an exciting employment opportunity for a Product Management Specialist to join our successful team. We are a global leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions. Our 21,000 employees are driven to serve customers and the community in exceptional ways focusing on delivering the highest level of service. The Grainger team works closely with customers to better understand their challenges and provide cost-saving solutions. Grainger's employees serve customers more than 115,000 times every day through multiple channels. As part of a high-performing team, you'll be able to develop your talents, and make a difference. Grainger is a Fortune 500 company and a perennial member of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Companies list.
Position Description
We are seeking a results driven professional to execute key Product Management activities, initiatives and projects aligned with company goals and objectives. Our Product Management Specialist will be a dedicated subject matter expert who will:
Assist in exceeding Team goals through management and execution of specific projects related to line review implementation, inventory management, supplier performance improvement, pricing analysis, Supplier Agreement Letter / Product-line Liability Insurance compliance, and marketing program support.
Assist in resolving supplier/product issues with suppliers, customers and field based employees to include product cost, customer/product warranties, pricing, hazardous materials, and regulatory issues.
Perform financial, market and business related analyses on trends impacting Product Category to assist Team leadership in making effective business decisions.
Participate in cross-functional teams and projects to ensure Product Management processes, concerns, and business issues are properly addressed for increased productivity, quality, customer satisfaction and service.
Assist in exceeding Team goals through management and execution of specific projects related to line review implementation, inventory management, supplier performance improvement, pricing analysis, Supplier Agreement Letter / Product-line Liability Insurance compliance, and marketing program support.
Assist in resolving supplier/product issues with suppliers, customers and field based employees to include product cost, customer/product warranties, pricing, hazardous materials, and regulatory issues.
Perform financial, market and business related analyses on trends impacting Product Category to assist Team leadership in making effective business decisions.
Participate in cross-functional teams and projects to ensure Product Management processes, concerns, and business issues are properly addressed for increased productivity, quality, customer satisfaction and service.
Position Requirements
Bachelors Degree required with a minimum of three years related experience
Proven and demonstrated project management skills with the ability to solve complex problems.
Excellent communication skills to interface with internal and external customers
Strong business and analytical skills
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) Access and SAP
Grainger is an equal opportunity employer