Product Specialist II

Title: Product Specialist

Location: Mansfield, Texas

The Product Specialist is responsible for assisting the Supplier Management Team in the systematic execution of daily tactical activities and may be assigned specific supplier duties. The Product Specialist reports to a Corporate Supplier Manager or a Director of Supplier Management.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports Supplier Management to fulfill the supplier, business, and customer needs, and is a point of contact for suppliers.• Assists in implementing the inventory, product selection, marketing, and pricing strategies for their assigned suppliers.• Works with Supplier Management to achieve specific revenue, customer, and product goals within their assigned suppliers.• Supports Supplier Management with the flow of Supplier's new products and technologies.• Verifies and maintains data integrity by confirming systems/databases reflect accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date product information (i.e. descriptions and template locations, parametric information, ordering and delivery information, etc.) for suppliers.• Responds to the various Mouser teams and departments swiftly and with decisive customer-focused solutions.• Works within a Supplier Management Team, and supports activities with suppliers and the many functional teams throughout Mouser by employing effective communication, project, and time management skills. Remains continuously up-to-date with policies, procedures, and processes.• Executes all other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the management team.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, and internal company systems.• Developed knowledge of Excel (70%), and other Microsoft Office applications.• Strong Customer Service orientation and ability to work with a sense of urgency.

Product Specialist II • Demonstrates proficiency in the accountabilities, competencies, and skills of the Product Specialist role.• Capable of independent tasks and interactions with suppliers.• Ability to discern issues and coordinate appropriate escalation for resolution.• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with suppliers at all levels.

Requirements• Bachelor's Degree in a Business Discipline is preferred.• 2 years e.g. Buyer, CSA, CSR, Technical Support, Product Specialist in a related industry preferred with a demonstrated history of successful performance experience required. For internal candidates, experience can be a combination of internal and external experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

Category: Supplier Operations

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at anytime at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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