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DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes a comprehensive health insurance plan featuring a low co-pay and no deductible plan as well as dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; competitive paid time off; relocation assistance; 401(k) and profit sharing; and education advancement. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.
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Position Overview:The Product Manager's role encompasses the management of the product and, potentially, the technical facets of supplier relations. This entails cultivating strong, mutually beneficial partnerships with suppliers, conducting thorough market and product evaluations, exploring avenues for expansion, and identifying opportunities for new and existing suppliers, all while advancing DigiKey's growth strategy for their designated product lines. Strive and achieve positive momentum as an outside the box thinker. Serving as the key point of contact for your suppliers to drive business results. The Product Manager ensures effective coordination with all assigned suppliers and internal teams.This is not exclusively an essential onsite role, however, does require onsite attendanceResponsibilities:
Build effective relationships with suppliers globally driving the partnership value
Gain extensive product knowledge of assigned suppliers and global markets
Assist in the development and execution of supplier business plan, monitoring said plans to drive to proposed results
Lead, run and execute supplier meetings: meeting agenda/summary reports/presentation in conjunction with supplier visits; responsible for action item follow-up
Know , understand and drive activities towards meeting area KPIs|OKRs (e.g. market share, SKU count|new line items, new suppliers, NPI packets, etc.); be able to align & articulate how your actions|recommendations as PM impact those metrics (within your scope of responsibility)
Review/Maintain/Update Product Manager Check List
Review and monitor sales trends for product line additions|deletions
Stay aware of external changes to the business market as well as competitors and supplier public business announcements (e.g. Quarterly Financial Statements|Investor Calls, Mergers & Acquisitions) and to understand the impact to your supplier|product strategy; recommending and executing actions as appropriate
Offer advanced technical support to customers or internal departments (and/or coordinate supplier resources) as needed|requested
Ensure NPIsuccess is best in class for assigned suppliers (e.g. speed to market, take rate, etc.)
Regularly hold SKU breadth review for both global and regional products
Assist suppliers in the development of relevant content; responsible for maintaining the supplier landing page and all product pages within technology
Attend supplier training and seminars when needed; providing trip report and executing to action items upon return
Modify Product Class Code for assigned suppliers|technology category as needed; partner with Product Specialist and Product Data Management team on execution & maintenance
Train Technical Support personnel with information from supplier trainings or factory visits
Collaborate with Marketing teams to determine potential promotional activity
Partner with Asset team in determination for certain inventory initiatives and resolution of escalated technical issues
Resolve escalated supplier & product data issues and support Product Data Management team in supplier & product data initiatives
Partner with Operational Excellence on quality issues/SCARS/FA's; partnering with Product Specialist if applicable
Actively identify opportunities for continued learning (e.g. skills, knowledge, etc); regularly create and take advantage of learning opportunities
Other Typical Tasks May Include:
Review of potential new and existing supplier contracts
Take on additional responsibilities from Sr. Product Manager
Participate on cross-functional working teams or tasks forces
Test system updates and applications
Participate in the creation of training & documentation of processes as well as the facilitation of training
Travel - internationally and|or domestically - as needed
Research suppliers and technologies not currently included on line card for possible addition
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Associates degree in Electronics Technology, Business Management or a similar field or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be accepted.
Typically 2+ years of business relationship experience
Strong understanding of the various functions of a distribution channel and|or company
Working effectively with cross-functional teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate the following behavioral competencies: Analytical Capacity, Problem Solving, Thoroughness, Time Management, Communication Proficiency, Project Management
Tools|Systems|Software
Microsoft Suite (Including but not limited to Teams, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
MicroStrategy (preferred)
- Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen
- Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.
If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com.