What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Product Manager position at Alliant Power?
Company Overview
Alliant Power is the nation’s leading provider of premium engine repair components, specializing in Original Equipment fuel systems, turbochargers, and aftertreatment parts and installation kits for on road, off road, and marine engines. Our expansive product range and service network of certified repair experts will ensure the right repair is done right the first time. Alliant Power provides new and certified remanufactured parts and offers complete kit solutions to facilitate faster quality repair. Our 50 year relationships with industry leading manufacturers has made us the largest integrated provider of premium engine repair components. With the dedication of our technical, inside sales and operational staff in four U.S. time zones, we ensure our partners get the support and timely, accurate service they need, visit https://www.alliantpower.com to learn more about our product offering and service network.
Job Summary
Ownership of strategic product category direction aimed specifically at enhancing Alliant Powers sales, profit, inventory turns and market position within the industry while upholding Alliant Powers high standards of ethics and integrity as a representative of the corporation. With a target focus on Legacy fuel products, this role will lead, develop, and manage our Legacy Fuel product lines and growth.
Key Departmental Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and executing market strategies for assigned product categories.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support category management, product assortment, promotions, marketing, pricing, supply chain, sales, customer service, and IT initiatives.
- Support and maintain vendor relationships, including assisting with negotiations for sourcing assigned product categories.
- Assess potential vendors on pricing, quality, service capabilities, and financial stability to ensure alignment with company standards.
- Serve as a project coordinator for vendor or program changes, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with company objectives.
- Research and analyze sales and profitability performance metrics to support decision-making and strategy adjustments.
- Work with supply chain specialists to optimize product turnover and align with Alliant Power’s engine roadmap.
- Identify, evaluate, and assist in executing net productivity opportunities that align with annual company goals.
- Operate in compliance with the quality management system requirements and provide input for system improvements.
- Perform additional tasks and assignments as needed to support departmental goals.
Position Performance Measures
- Contribute to the growth of Alliant Power’s sales, profitability, and market share within the North American aftermarket.
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop and present competitive programs to the aftermarket.
- Improve operational efficiencies by working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop procurement, sales, and marketing programs.
- Support and execute sub-optimal sourcing initiatives to eliminate bad spend and enhance sourcing efficiencies.
Skills & Qualifications
- 1-3 years in Product Management or equivalent experience, including contract negotiations, program management, data analysis and procurement activities required.
- Managerial presentation and reporting experience preferred.
- Advanced skills required in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong Project Management skills are required.
- Maintain open communication on project status. Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
- Ability to manage congruent and diverging projects.
