Location: Office based in Cambridge - Hybrid
Our client is a rapidly expanding chemical distributor looking for an Assistant Product Manager who will work closely with and support the Head of Product Management on product and development activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Calculate cost pricing and support the sales teams regarding all product related matters.
* Liaise with suppliers and global product managers with respect to product availability and price developments
* Actively monitor price and market developments of the product portfolio.
* Oversee supply chain of goods and ensure efficiency in all aspects of the process
* Preparation of demand forecasts in close dialogue with the sales teams and head of product management
* Regularly liaise with operations on the levels of inventory at warehouses
* Coordinate and organise sample management, liaise with sales and logistics on sample ordering and despatch from supplier to the warehouse
Technical skills
* Highly numerate the ability to calculate pricing, margins and costs are key to this role.
* Excellent listening and communication skills with an attention to detail
* Must be adept in use of MS Office, Excel and Word, Internet, email
* The ideal candidate will have CRM and ERP experience (SAP) and some experience in an international trading and/or distribution environment
* Ability to maintain accurate documentation and accustomed to working with business processes, policies and priorities
Personal Skills
* Ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative
* A good understanding of the needs of customers
* Good planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise competing demands
* Good problem-solving skills and able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure to meet targets and deadlines
* A willingness to learn