Engineered Product Manager

Border States
life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Dakota, Fargo
2400 38th Street South (Show on map)
Mar 24, 2025
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Fargo , ND Job Summary Executes category management responsibilities on Engineered Products. Supports direction of the Construction/Commodity Director on vendor and core market strategy alignment to ensure category growth and alignment to the 95% tier 1 (strategic) or tier 2 (core) vendor objectives. Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing, and acting upon information and feedback of category needs on assigned projects. Responsibilities Essential Functions Responsible for QBR (Quarterly Business Reviews) with engineered product tier 1 (strategic) or tier 2 (core) Responsible for coordination of BSC/Field/Vendor QBR attendees to ensure mutual objectives and goals are met Responsible for monthly review of 95% QBR alignment by zone for quotes to improve tier 1 (strategic) or tier 2 (core) alignment score Partners closely with and builds strong relationships with tier 1 (strategic) or tier 2 (core) vendors to understand and effectively hit mutual growth goals Responsible for Category Review presentations and execution Coordinates internal stakeholders to execute projects within the IBP (Integrated Business Plan) Process Executes projects to support branches vendor improvement throughout the BIP (Branch Improvement Plan) Process Escalates and resolves any internal or external issues related to quality, cost, delivery, etc. with tier 1 (strategic) or tier 2 (core) vendors brought forth in the field Non-essential Functions Attends training as needed to develop product knowledge. Available to be called upon by any geographical market for technical assistance, and then case-by-case assistance in the field. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications 4-year business, technical, engineering or marketing degree or the equivalent in work experience, required. 5+ years of purchasing, inventory management, operations, or project management relevant work experience Broad understanding of electrical commodity products Proficiency with MS Office to include Outlook, Excel, Word Previous knowledge of SAP or an MRP platform is preferred Skills and Abilities Demonstrated understanding of customer service and conflict resolution Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to work on multiple processes simultaneously. Organizational skills and ability to priority tasks Ability to work independently and with initiative. Advanced time management skills Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged. Strong written and oral communication skills. Effective presentation skills in front of diverse audiences. Embodies the highest standards of integrity and ethics. Ability to execute sales efforts in an ethical and professional manner which assures a favorable impression of self and company. A team player who sacrifices personal recognition in favor of the company benefitting. Physical Requirements Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100% Lift from Waist: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Lift from Floor: < than 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Carried for Distance: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Occasionally Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously Use of a computer - Continuously Use of a telephone - Continuously Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally Additional Information This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. Our History Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry withover 120 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others. Values As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards. Our Purpose We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver. Service Philosophy We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do. Service Standards Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged . Your career Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for? Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity FSA & HSA Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disability Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Time Personal Leave time and more! Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals. Equal Opportunity For All It's not just the law.It's something we've believed in since our founding.We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer. Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace