TV Product Manager, Edenvale, East Rand, Company Name: Surgo HR and Training
Our client based in Johannesburg Edenvale imports leading edge IT components, systems accessories and much more. They distribute their product range through a national network of authorised dealers, Retailers, E-tailers, System Integrators and Solution providers. This is easily achieved with our client having 7 stocked National Branches across South Africa for customer convenience.
A TV Product Manager takes responsibility for the brand within the business at all levels. The ownership in all its forms is taken by the Product Manager as custodian for the brand. Various factors such as the products target market, Channel strategy, the products and prices offered by the competition and how the product fits within the company's business model are all aspects to be considered by the Product Manager. Generally, a Product Manager manages one or more tangible products. The Product Specialists title is often used in many ways to describe drastically different duties and responsibilities
Key roles of a TV Product Manager: Effective Inventory Management including reviewing run rates, understand Vendors offers; keep up to date with potential stock shortages; minimal stock outs a prime objective; redundancy of line items to be considered; ensuring constant availability of fast selling line items; ensuring deals are not lost due to non-availability
Working capital optimization. Understanding optimal stock turns in conjunction with lead time on product plus shipping times
Financial planning to include maximizing credit terms with Vendor, understanding exchange rate implications on stockholding; appreciating the stock ageing and its financial implications; limiting the value of stock over 60 days to accepted parameters for the brand; cost adjustments; returns to Vendor, stock write offs
Practical, strategic, and financial planning to be taken nationally and not just centrally. Maintenance, accuracy, and timeous submission of the pricelist is critical. All products available and in stock MUST be on the pricelist; all stock due to be released and /or arrive in our clients warehouse must be on the PRICELIST/CATALOGUE; updates of ETAs where given must be accurate; bringing attention to price changes and the introduction of new products
Where special pricing is in place, such pricing must be loaded on FINCON on a weekly basis. Understanding the basis upon which selling prices are calculated and knowing margin parameters within which to operate. Ensure that the buy and sell pricing is competitive. Demo/Evaluation stock must be strictly controlled. Being able to accurately allocate targets that are achievable to salespeople and key accounts monthly, while growing the business
All related paperwork must be kept for a full financial year and be filed for any query from either management or Vendor
Logistics to accurately supply ETA to sales team regularly and if no ETA, the product must be notified as on order
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Contact Surgo HR and Training: 0874700317