Associate Product Line Manager
CurrentResponsible for supporting the product management team with a variety of tasks and assignments including savings and supplier management, product research, purchase analytics and more.•Work collaboratively with Product Managers in developing strategies for pricing concessions and competitive market conditions.•Support Product Managers on projects such as direct sourcing, cataloging, promotional support, cross reference and data analysis.•Gather data from locations competitors and other areas to analyze for competitive situations.•Create spend analytics to identify and prioritize targets for cost reductions.•Quickly react to market conditions and store requests for cost assistance.•Review OEM and Supplier Programs for recommendations to Product Managers towards best total cost channels and methods of purchase.•Achieve goals on net sales allowance improvements•Implement practical monthly reporting for tracking and measuring savings compliance.