Product Manager for Industrial Automation Category

1 day ago


New York, New York, United States Misumi USA Full time
About the Opportunity

MISUMI USA, a leading global supplier and manufacturer of fixed, configurable, and custom parts, is seeking an Associate Product Manager for its Schaumburg, Illinois headquarters. This role offers significant professional development opportunities with training and mentoring.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing product category strategies and tactics, including market and business analysis, product and supplier development, pricing, stocking, sales, costs, marketing initiatives, service improvements, product merchandising, and customer support.

Key Responsibilities
  • Product Management: Own the product line plan, including new product/supplier selection, procurement, pricing, launch, promotion, and sustaining maintenance.
  • Customer Support: Provide product expertise and assistance to internal and external customers related to performance, function, pricing, packaging, merchandising, and value.
  • Financial Analysis: Analyze and report on key financial metrics and develop product, pricing, and promotion strategies for the category.
  • Supplier Management: Onboard and collaborate with suppliers to ensure optimal performance standards.
  • Research: Conduct primary qualitative & quantitative end-user research in partnership with sales, engineering, and product management team members.
Requirements
  • Japanese language fluency for effective communication with global HQ and suppliers in Japan.
  • 2+ years of project and product management experience with manufacturing/tangible products, preferably at the component level with a large number of SKUs.
  • Experience with product life-cycle management, including defining target markets, identifying needs, developing/onboarding products, managing delivery, promotion, and end-of-life.
  • Strong business acumen and motivation to achieve results and learn new things.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, robotics, automation, electrical, or industrial engineering, business, or economics; an MBA is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Fastener and Measuring Tool/Hand tool product category.
  • Knowledge of web page development and digital marketing.
  • Leadership experience, including leading cross-functional/international projects.
  • Experience in an international environment.
What We Can Offer

MISUMI provides comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, and opportunities for growth and innovation in our team-oriented company culture. Our employee-centric approach prioritizes your success and well-being.

Estimated Salary Range

$80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.



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