Product Specialist II

Job Duties

The GI Product Specialist reports directly to the Director Global Product Management (Powder) and has overall responsibility for supporting and assisting the Product Management functions in Powder, Liquid and E-Coat.The GI Product Specialist will assist the Product Managers in optimizing the GI NAFTA product portfolio in terms of content and profitability.The incumbent will assist in the evaluation, planning and optimization of all GI Industrial Market portfolios including new product development, finished goods SKU optimization, raw material count optimization, and product driven cost savings initiatives.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Manage the delivery of accurate product information

Develop Reports, update and maintain accuracy of new product sales tracking.

Support sales tracking of existing product lines.

New product Development Assistance

Implementation/Assistance of new Product Introductions to ensure timely and accurate product launches.

Assistance in assignment of Rex Numbers and Rex blend prefixes

Management of Color Database requests and progress.

Help coordinate efforts of key departments to ensure products are delivered on time

Assist in coordinating field trials.

Support the Product Managers with SKU rationalization and platform analysis

Manage and/or assist in accurate labelling information

Support Industry Directors with product information and labelling.

Manage translation needs of all product documents and labels.

Manage labeling for liquid and powder products.

Conform to all Global Harmonized Label Processes.

Manage PIMS Process for Liquid and Powder

Create all necessary liquid new product SKU's in PIM and follow through until completion.

Review/approve all SKU's created by regional labs for accuracy.

Support marketing team with product communications

Develop and update bulletins, product charts and comparisons

Develop and maintain national product list

Manage customer satisfaction customer selection process

Develop and update product data sheets

Assist in preparation of data pages for new products.

Update current date pages to current specifications and/or changes.

Monitor supporting documents regularly to verify all document specifications match

Work with Marketing Specialist and Regulatory Services to update new and existing data pages to HEARS

Manage Specialty Inventory for Product Finishes Division industry segments

Manage J-29 inventory at optimal levels to support customers

Assist with forecasting / stocking of key critical products

Assist with coordination of new product testing and maintenance of information

Work with Director, Product Manager and Product Planning to ensure adequate stock levels of key products

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a High School or GED equivalent

Must have strong computer skills

Must have critical thinking for complex business challenges, with an ability to create sustainable processes

Must have strong communication skills to articulate issues, recommendations, and requirements to other functional partners

Must have demonstrated use of data, analysis, and market knowledge in previous positions. Ability to translate data into meaning / actionable insights

Must have demonstrated thoroughness and follow-through in previous positions

Must have persuasive champion for owned solutions and projects capable of generating energy and excitement in coworkers

Preferred Qualifications:

Have an Associate or Bachelor Business Degree

Have two (2) years of experience in marketing, sales, business support, or R&D in applicable market

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

2 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$82,208.10 - $104,290.15 / Annually

Postal Code

55415

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2626747

Job Benefits

Not specified