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Marketing Product Specialist

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Minneapolis, MN

Employer:  Sherwin-Williams
Category:  Sales
Job Type:  Full Time

Description

The GI Product Specialist reports directly to the Director of Product Management (USCA) 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 USCA 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 finished goods SKU optimization, raw material count optimization, product driven cost savings initiatives and manufacturing capacity/capability evaluations.

Responsibilities

Manage the delivery of accurate product management information.
  • Develop reports, update and maintain accuracy of raw material consolidation, platform sku optimization, formula cost savings and new product development sales tracking
Raw material consolidation support
  • Conduct financial analysis of specific SKU consolidation
  • Write LWR's for lab to complete the consolidation work
  • Assist in the prioritization of raw material consolidation projects in the lab
  • Track financial impact of completed projects
  • Assist with implementation new raw material changes with Sales/Service reps
Product portfolio analysis and optimization support
  • Assist in managing platform analysis projects
  • Conduct financial analysis of specific platform optimization projects, track impact upon completion
  • Assist with the execution of platform optimization with the sales and service teams
Capacity and capability support
  • Work with the Business Segment Leaders to convert overall segment demand into product demand for demand planning
Manage PIMS Process for Liquid and Powder
  • Create all necessary liquid/Powder new product SKU's in PIM and follow through until completion.
  • Review/approve all sku's created by Regional labs for accuracy.
Customer / Sales Support
  • Answer customer, sales and service product questions from the Sherwin Williams hotline.
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
  • Work with Marketing Specialist and Regulatory Services to update new and existing data pages to HEARS


Qualifications

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:
  • BA/BS in business or chemistry or other applicable discipline.
Preferred:

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:
  • 3-5 years' experience in marketing, sales, business support, or R&D in applicable market.
  • Critical thinking for complex business challenges, with an ability to create sustainable processes.
  • Strong communication skills to articulate issues, recommendations, and requirements to other functional partners.
  • Demonstrated use of data, analysis, and market knowledge in previous positions.
  • Demonstrated thoroughness and follow-through in previous positions.
  • Persuasive champion for owned solutions and projects capable of generating energy and excitement in coworkers.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

10%

About us

Here, we believe there's not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there's a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We'll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

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

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
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