Sharp Electronics

Electronics producer of displays and services

Associate Product Manager - Automotive

Inventory ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSouthfield, MI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A BS or equivalent is required.
Five to seven or more years of experience in the automotive or electronics industry or a related function is preferred, with emphasis on automotive experience.
Fluency in Excel is required.
SAP experience is preferred.
Excellent writing and communication skills are required.
Extraordinary attention to detail and follow-up are required.
The ability to work independently, manage individual direct reports, and work within a team is required.
The ability to respond appropriately and professionally to complex inquiries in a timely manner is required.
Familiarity with automotive business models and terminology is required.
Working knowledge of supply chain management is required.
The position may require up to 10–20% domestic and international travel for customer, sales, and operations coordination.
Japanese language skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare IPSI (inventory, production, sales, inventory) Excel spreadsheets, monitor production and inventory reports, maintain current pricing for programs, and participate in sales strategies and business planning.
Collect and input information for the monthly preparation of the IPSI.
Collaborate to present the approved IPSI to management and coordinate with executive management on targets to be met in order to issue final reports.
Work with management on fiscal business plan preparation to achieve business plan metrics.
Coordinate approved product purchase authorizations to on-site and offshore factories.
Monitor product line inventory and purchases.
Update and maintain current product pricing programs.
Work with logistics globally to manage production location, point of sale, warehousing, and logistics to maximize profit and minimize taxes, duties, and tariffs.
Interface with factories on technical, delivery, and quality issues as needed.
Coordinate new product introductions and track requirements for all validation builds with program managers and the factory.
Work with the factory to ensure order fulfillment and launch ramp-up requirements are met to ensure original equipment manufacturer milestones.
Attend and report on trade shows and seminars, including booth duty when necessary.
Support calls with the Japanese factory.
Maintain the non-recurring engineering log and collaborate with accounting on issuance.
Interface with the legal department on current and proposed legal agreements.

Desired Qualifications

SAP experience.
Japanese language skills.

Overview

The Associate Product Manager- Automotive is responsible for preparing IPSI (Inventory, production, sales, inventory) excel spreadsheets, monitoring production and inventory reports, maintaining current pricing for programs, participating in sales strategies and business planning.

Responsibilities

Familiar with Automotive business models and terminology.
Collect and input information for the monthly preparation of the IPSI.
Collaborate to present approved IPSI to Management. Coordinate with executive management on targets to be met, in order to issue final reports.
Work with management on fiscal business plan preparation to achieve BP metrics.
Coordinate approved product purchase authorizations to on-site and offshore factories.
Monitor product line inventory and purchases.
Update and maintain current product pricing programs.
Working knowledge of supply chain management. Work with logistics on a global basis to manage production location, point of sale, warehousing and logistics to maximize profit and minimize taxes, duties, and tariffs.
May interface with factories on technical, delivery, and quality issues.
Helps to coordinate new product introductions, track requirements for all validation builds with program manager(s) and factory. Work with factory to ensure order fulfillment and launch ramp up requirements are being met to ensure OEM milestones.
Attend and report on trade shows and seminars, including booth duty when necessary.
Supports calls with the Japanese factory.
Maintains NRE log and collaborates with accounting on issuance.
Interface with legal department on current and proposed legal agreements.

Position Requirements

BS or equivalent required. Prefer 5 – 7 years or more experience in automotive or electronics industry or related function. Emphasis on automotive experience.
Fluent in Excel, SAP experience preferred.
Requires excellent writing & communication skills, extraordinary attention to detail and follow-up. The ability to work independently, manage individual direct reports, as well as within a team. Ability to respond appropriately and professionally to complex inquiries ina timely manner.
Familiarity with Automotive business models and terminology
Working knowledge of Supply Chain Management.
Position may require up to 10-20% domestic and international travel for customer, sales and operations coordination.
Japanese language skills preferred but not required.
This is a contract position, and the selected candidate will be employed and paid through a third-party staffing/vendor partner.

ABOUT US: Sharp Electronics Device Division (SECD)

Sharp Electronics Automotive Group is responsible for the design and manufacturing of various display technologies for automotive applications. The demand for these products has been steadily growing in cars and Sharp is leading these efforts to provide cutting edge technologies for our automotive customers.

This position will be through Sharp’s partner Target CW. Benefits are available through Target CW

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The listed salary range or contractual rate excludes bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and any other forms of compensation or benefits. The starting salary will be determined by several variables, including but not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. You may also be eligible to receive an annual discretionary incentive award, commissions, and program-specific awards, which are subject to the rules governing these programs.

Compensation Statement

$80,000—$85,000 USD

Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority – female – disability - veteran.

As part of our recruitment process, Sharp Electronics may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in the recruiting process. These tools are used to support, and not replace, human decision-making. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices, and all hiring decisions are made or reviewed by qualified personnel.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered. Local candidates only, please.

Compensation Statement 80000 - 85000 USD

About the Company

Sharp Electronics

Electronics producer of displays and services

Sharp Electronics is a global electronics company that makes consumer electronics and business-to-business technology. Its products include consumer TVs under the AQUOS brand and a range of business solutions such as interactive displays, copiers, and IT services. Sharp’s products work by combining advanced display panels, sensors, connectivity, and software to deliver reliable consumer devices and integrated business solutions for classrooms, offices, and commercial settings. The company distinguishes itself through a long history of hardware innovations and a broad product mix that spans personal devices and workplace technologies, built on a legacy of engineering milestones like early liquid-crystal displays and all-transistor calculators. Its goal is to help people and organizations work more efficiently by providing dependable, high-quality electronics and intelligent display and IT solutions that keep pace with evolving needs.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $23.7M
Headquarters: United States
Founded: 1912

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