Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.
Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.
Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional Assistant Product Manager to join our TEAM! The Assistant Product Manager will respond to complex issues from various company departments, analyze stocking profiles, demand, open order adherence, and evaluate data within the various systems. Product Manager, we need someone who is ready to provide a variety of support such as creating new product plan development, building relationships with vendors and assist in the execution of all supply chain aspects.
Primary Objective
Assists Product Manager with all activities related to existing and new product plan development and implementation.
Assists the entire product group providing support with anything that is related to new and existing products, including quality.
Work with suppliers (both domestic and international), Stone Centers, SDC's and RDC to determine product profiles and inventory levels. Responsible for working with sourced international vendors for accurate forecasting internally as well as external production scheduling to support inventory profiles and minimize product availability issues.
Work directly with all sales service centers to identify top-selling profile items and set inventory levels to maintain support for the store and Dal-Tile's inventory objectives.
Major Function and Scope
Assists in the execution of new product launches by submitting new product forecasts to logistics, establishing initial inventories, researching Stone center, SDC and RDC stocking requirements.
Addresses complex issues from sourced suppliers, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, transportation, customer service, sales and marketing.
Tracks shipments; communicates timing of delivery to appropriate lead people. Edits all merchandising elements.
Performs quality assurance by validating complaints/problems and analyzing the impact on RDC inventory and supply chain.
Analyzes customer demand, sales forecast, lead times, and safety stock data to determine weekly production schedules for each plant, weekly purchases for each supplier, and/or stocking profiles by item and location
Coordinates product transfer decisions between factories or between manufactured and sourced products.
Uses extensive knowledge of data, systems, and system interfaces to resolve complex problems or suggest supply chain solutions. Evaluates and updates the planning parameters and related data within the planning applications.
Performs other related duties as required.
Experience and Knowledge Required
Bachelor's degree required. Preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Business, Economics, Mathematics or related field.
Certified in Production Inventory Management (CPIM) designation preferred.
2 or more years of previous material planning supply chain management experience preferred.
Competencies
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong customer service and communication skills (written and verbal).
Proficiency in MS Excel and Access.
Other Pertinent Job Information
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may sit, climb, balance, talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.
ReqID : 54939
Business Unit : Dal-Tile
Department : Marketing (MARKET)
Job Type : Professional Opportunities
