Associate Product Manager - Automotive

The role

The Associate Product Manager- Automotive prepares IPSI spreadsheets and monitors production and inventory reports. This person maintains product pricing, participates in sales strategies, and coordinates with factories and logistics.

What you will do

• Collect and input information for the monthly preparation of the IPSI
• Collaborate to present approved IPSI to Management
• Work with management on fiscal business plan preparation
• Coordinate approved product purchase authorizations to on-site and offshore factories
• Monitor product line inventory and purchases
• Update and maintain current product pricing programs
• Work with logistics on a global basis to manage production, sales, warehousing and logistics
• May interface with factories on technical, delivery, and quality issues
• Coordinate new product introductions and track validation build requirements
• Attend and report on trade shows and seminars

Required qualifications

• BS or equivalent
• Fluent in Excel
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Extraordinary attention to detail and follow-up
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage individual direct reports
• Ability to work within a team
• Familiarity with Automotive business models and terminology
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain Management

Nice to have

• 5 – 7 years or more experience in automotive or electronics industry or related function
• SAP experience
• Japanese language skills

Benefits

• Benefits are available through Target CW

Before you apply

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• All applications must include compensation expectations
• Local candidates only

About the company

Sharp Electronics Automotive Group is responsible for the design and manufacturing of various display technologies for automotive applications.