Product Manager - Plumbing or HVAC Exp. Required

Company Summary

EZ-FLO International, Inc. is an internationally recognized distributor and manufacturer of quality plumbing and hardware supplies. Dedicated to innovation, strong partnerships and growth we have expanded our market share with quality products, competitive pricing and customer satisfaction. The company is headquartered in Ontario, California with a distribution centers in Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Illinois and a manufacturing facility in China.

Our Team

At EZ-FLO we firmly believe that the key to our success revolves around one thing, Our Team. Our team is comprised of some of the brightest and hardworking people in the industry. We are always on the look out for bright, energetic people with a strong drive for success. We believe in the mutual success of the company and our associates. Our associates are the building blocks of our success. 

Product Manager

Job Description

Product Manager.  The position will be responsible for managing new and existing product lines to ensure that gross margin, sales and inventory turns meet company performance standards. 

The incumbent will assist in the development of marketing plans and promotional campaigns for new and existing products.  Additional responsibilities will include:

• Manages existing product lines to ensure that gross margin, sales, inventory turns meet company performance standards. Including performing product line reviews, cost containment by sourcing and re-sourcing products and making recommendations on item and vendor status.
• Develops new products and product lines to include sourcing, sales forecast, gross margin, initial orders quantities, product specifications and packaging. Reviews sales monthly for 1^st year and provides guidance on inventory to purchasing dept for 1^st year.
• Maintaining the product family roadmap and overall market potential.
• Initiates all sourcing of new products and re-sourcing of existing products to include providing minimum order quantities, product specifications, sample approval, packaging approval and all cost and pricing with Purchasing and Quality Depts.
• Create and manage the vendor relationship and vendor programs.
• Responsible for negotiating, documenting, and communicating vendor programs i.e. volume rebates, advertising allowances, cash terms, defectives allowances, freight terms, minimum order quantities, guaranteed sales, stock balancing, new warehouse discounts, product knowledge training, etc.
• Develops product specifications to make sure the product and packaging meets the market requirements.
• Compiles all competitive information and performs product cross references for new and existing product lines. Asseses market competition by comparing the company’s product to competitor’s products.
• Manages and leads the effort in the reduction of discontinued and closeout merchandise.
• Facilitates inventory turnover and product availability by working with Purchasing and Manufacturing in adjusting inventory levels and production schedules by providing inventory trend, seasonal and general market information.
• Assist Marketing in product promotions, pricing strategies and product positioning; also assists in the brand management.
• Provide product training for sales team.

Requirements

For the continuing success of the company, it is essential that the applicant appropriately display a strong sense of responsibility, urgency and integrity in their previous professional history.  The additional qualifications are needed for a successful candidate:

• Experience in sourcing parts, supplies and equipment for the plumbing or HVAC industry is a must
• Must have broad knowledge of parts, supplies and equipment vendors serving the plumbing or HVAC industry
• Must possess good negotiating skills
• Product management experience preferred but not required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel user
• Microsoft Access user a definite plus
• Must be creative and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• A commitment to work safety and positive problem resolution

Product Manager // Product Development // Marketing // Vendor Relationships // Product Line Development // Promotional Campaigns // HVAC