Marketing Analyst-Afmkt Sales
Job Description
Reporting to the Product Management Lead this person is responsible for growing the Beck/Arnley product offering through market research and competitive analysis as well as enhancing the Beck/Arnley application catalog. This person will be able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and work with many departments including, purchasing, inventory control, finance, quality control and warehouse receiving. This person will have a strong attention to detail and be able to manage across a set of multiple priorities.
ROLE & RESPONSABILITIES:
- Manage LER's (Line Extension Requests) to introduce product in a timely fashion and according to business objectives.
- Request and recommend initial quotes on product. Determine target pricing and whether we can be competitive in releasing product. Make decisions on new product releases.
- Develop and encourage good working relationships with vendors.
- Develop new sources/venders - globally.
- Work with supply management personnel to insure an adequate and continual supply of products that meet Beck/Arnley standards. Also addressing product issues that affect supply in a timely fashion.
- Manage SCA's (Source Change Approvals) to insure product quality levels are maintained.
- Insure OE samples are correct for both the application and the specific part.
- Support CAR (Corrective Action Request) process in a thorough and timely fashion.
- Analyze all available data for maintaining popularity codes and new product introduction forecasts.
- Develop or assign packaging on new and/or existing products as required.
- Research and develop new product applications and technical literature including instruction sheets, technical bulletins and product bulletins.
- Work with data management personnel on maintaining catalog, interchange, & pricing databases to insure product listings are complete, accurate, and up to date with most recent and complete coverage
- Communicate with and support customers, sales force, distribution personnel, vendors, and management regarding technical and/or product related issues/inquiries.
- Support the department goals including line expansion, profit margins, and assisting with line fill objectives.
- Others as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree or technical school degree and four years related experience. Additional training, education and/or experience will be considered.
- Must have automotive mechanical aptitude.
- Demonstrated project management skills with an ability to define and deliver project scope, milestones and overall schedule.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision / self motivated.
- Strong working knowledge of automotive technology / experience as Technicians a plus.
- Some experience working with measuring equipment such as calipers and gauges.
- Familiarity with aftermarket and/or OE catalogs and product information.
- 2-4 years direct experience in Automotive Aftermarket.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint along with an aptitude for technology.
- Autonomous and good sense of initiative and organization.
- Strong team player; Must be able to work well in a group environment.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to adapt quickly to change.
- Capacity to work under pressure and respond to customer requirements.
- Candidate must be a self starter and possess drive and embrace innovation.
- Travel for business related trade shows and/or training (up to 10%).
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08/04/2023
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