Associate Product Manager

Company Description

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.

MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.

We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

Job Description

A member of MAT Holdings Inc., MAT Industries, LLC, engineers and manufactures a broad line of air compressors sold under the Campbell Hausfeld®, Powermate®, PROFORCE®, Industrial Air®, and Industrial Air Contractor® brands as well as established private label names sold at home centers, hardware, farm co-ops, and industrial distributors across North America. With in-house product development, engineering, marketing services, and complete vertical integration in the manufacturing process, the company is uniquely positioned to meet the application requirements of both consumers and contractors. We also provide on-line tools to help consumers and contractors choose the right compressor for the job. 

This is a dynamic position reporting to the VP of Marketing. The ideal Associate Product Manager candidate needs to be a motivated, organized and self-starter. This position will be required to be on-site in our Manufacturing Facility, located in Jackson.

The Associate Product Manager will manage several SKU intensive categories and be adept in launching products from conception to production. Effectively manage and communicate the strategic category plan and annual planning horizons to cross-functional teams. Work with third party vendors to ensure a competitive cost, high quality and timely completion of projects.

• Work closely with key Marketing, Engineering, and Supply Chain resources focused on creating, qualifying and positioning direct import and domestic manufactured products
• Conduct strategic analysis to effectively communicate annual planning horizons for import & domestic products
• Evaluate market trends and competitive analysis to support marketing objectives
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives and timely completion of projects
• Work with third-party domestic and international vendors to ensure cost targets and active project management

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Require a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Prefer 1+ years of experience in launching products from conception, production, and distribution within consumer retail, independent dealers, and rental markets
• Effective communicator and strong project management skills
• Proven team player, customer-oriented (both internal and external)
• Must be willing to be on-site in our Manufacturing Facilities, located in Jackson, TN
• Able to interface with all levels of management and across functional groups
• Great problem-solving skills
• Solid Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel & Word)
• Ability to write clearly and to conduct data analysis

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This is a full-time, direct-hire position.