Product Administration Specialist

Company: Envision, Inc.
Location: Wichita
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the maintenance, integrity and administration of the Envision products database, channel pricing database and marketing collateral files (catalogs & flyers) for the Customer Service and Sales department. Responsible for the management of the ETS (Essentially the Same) program to minimize market loss on Envision and Envision Dallas products. Drives the strategy for product pricing, lifecycle management, and competitive analysis while collaborating with various teams throughout Envision in order to achieve company goals. Assists with marketing campaigns for the Outbound Sales Team. Provides administrative and clerical support functions for the Executive Team as needed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Database Administration
  • Responsible for maintaining the integrity of product descriptions and related fields in the Microsoft Dynamics AX system and key customer vendor portals
  • Collaborate with other departments to clarify product specifications, descriptions, and units of measure (UOM) data
  • Create and maintain UPC database for products
  • Coordinate with other staff to ensure integrity of BOMs for pricing evaluation purposes
  • ETS Program Administration
    • Responsible for the development and administration of the ETS (Essentially the Same) program
    • Compile and report ETS violations to NIB on a monthly basis
    • Communicate with non-compliant distributors to remove violations from their product offerings
      • Pricing Administration
        • Create and maintain a master pricing database including all products and pricing groups
        • Develop a comprehensive pricing review schedule
        • Evaluate raw material and labor costs, margins and market data to compile proposed price changes for Management review/approval
        • Generate quarterly price lists and distribute to each customer group
        • Maintain Pricing/Trade Agreements in Microsoft Dynamics AX System
        • Sales/Customer Service Support
          • Collaborate with the Marketing and Sales department on marketing collateral, packaging, labeling and tools to support the selling process
          • Assists with outbound email marketing campaigns (design, contact database coordination/updates)
          • Maintain/Update applicable trademark and co-branding agreements
          • Identify slow moving items for possible removal from product offering
          • Assist Sales Team with spec/product information requests
          • Assist Sales Team with customer sample requests
            • Executive Team Administrative Support
              • Compile and submit monthly expense reports
              • Prepare presentations, reports, letters and other documents
              • Assist with coordination and scheduling of meetings as needed
              • Assist with maintenance of contract files
              • Responsible for ordering, distribution, and maintaining inventory levels of toner for all company printers
              • Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned Qualifications JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE Education: Bachelors degree in business management, marketing or related field preferred. Experience:
                • Minimum of 2 years experience with marketing research, business development, or branding
                  • Experience in product management preferred Knowledge/Skills:
                    • Strong Microsoft office & Internet computer skills required
                    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
                    • Must possess good organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
                    • Self-motivated; must have the ability to work independently with periodic consultation/direction
                    • Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills as well as strong presentation skills.
                    • Excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with staff, colleagues, and cross-functional teams as well as third parties. Licenses/Certifications: N/A SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Total Number of Employees Directly Supervising: 0 Number of Subordinate Supervisors Reporting to Position: 0 VISION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE (check one) Can be performed with or without assistive technology: X Required to perform activities such as: preparing/analyzing data/figures; viewing a computer screen; reading; inspecting small objects for defects; using measuring devices; and/or assembling parts with close eye contact. ___ Required to perform activities such as: operating machinery and/or power tools at or within arms reach; performing non-repetitive tasks such as carpentry work or repairing machinery. ___ Required to review/inspect own assigned work, the work of others, or facilities or structures. Requires normal (or corrected to normal) vision/acuity: ___ Required to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment such as forklifts. Envision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without illegal discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, military status or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, and any other status protected by law. Envision employs and advances in employment individuals with disabilities and veterans, and treats qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position description is intended to convey generally the duties of this job. It is not an all-inclusive listing of duties, and it is not a contract, expressed or implied

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