Associate Product Manager

TTI, Inc. is looking for an Associate Product Manager to be onsite at our corporate office in Northwest Fort Worth, TX.

The Associate Product Manager is an intermediate career development role. It provides individuals who possess the competencies and experience base to develop into a Product Manager position within 12-18 months the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities through direct responsibility for managing a line or commodity type. With coaching and mentoring, this position is accountable for providing the correct mix/inventory levels within company objectives to maximize sales and profits through effective inventory managmemt and purchasing decisions. The position is also accountable for maintaining system integrity, supporting sales to increase business through assisting with obtaining competitive quotes and providing ongoing education/promotion/support to the TTI sales organization while developing and maintaining successful supplier relationships.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world's leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization!

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides correct mix/inventory levels within company objectives to maximize sales and profits through successful inventory management by effectively utilizing system-generated analysis tools and by incorporating independent judgment and decision-making to additional input/information from a variety of sources, including but not limited to, market/industry trends, suppliers and the TTI sales organization. Also, directly generates and/or approves purchase orders minimizing stock-outs of A&B items and purchasing inventory to achieve maximum quantities at the lowest possible cost.
• Maintains system integrity by ensuring that TTI systems/databases reflect accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date product-related information (increment quantity, minimum order quantities, correct costs, delivery information, etc.) for an assigned product line or commodity type.
• Supports sales to increase business and achieve total customer satisfaction by working directly with suppliers on quotes to obtain the most competitive position possible.
• Enhances the image of TTI in the marketplace as the distributor of choice by effectively performing all job accountabilities and by developing and maintaining successful supplier relationships.
• Supports Director Product Marketing/ Product Manager in efforts to effectively market line or commodity type by providing ongoing education/promotion when interacting with TTI sales organization, by offering input/recommendations regarding new product offerings, and by assisting in any way possible with the development and implementation of marketing plans.
• Processes and resolves accounting, receiving, and customer-rejected concerns in an expeditious manner by researching the issue, determining appropriate resolution, and providing disposition for nonconforming products to the appropriate parties.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School or General Education Degree (GED) is required. Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred. Three plus years of applicable work experience (e.g., Buyer, Inside Sales Representative, Program Manager) in a related industry preferred with a demonstrated history of successful performance.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, the TTI purchasing system, and trend analysis is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) at the intermediate level is preferred.

What we offer our team members:

• A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, Healthcare Savings Accounts.
• Educational Assistance. (Tuition Reimbursement).
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs.
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities.

Want to learn more? Visit us at Working at TTI, Inc.

This position requires the use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

TTI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)