Product Specialist - Partner Products

Company: Omron Electronic Components- Americas
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

Work at OMRON! Omron is a leading global manufacturer of industrial automation products focused on sensing and control technologies. Omron Automation-Americas, headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL, is the industrial automation subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $8 billion global technology company celebrating more than 80 years of success.
The Product Specialist for Partner Products is responsible supporting the product life cycle for Omron's diverse portfolio of third party products. Working in a cross functional role with the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of Omron technologies, the product specialist is the key interface for Omron between a variety of external partners and the other members of the product management team. This position works closely with external vendors and Omron internal resources to ensure that products meet Omron's quality, cost and delivery expectations. With support from the product managers, the product specialist will support any new product introductions, documentation updates, change notifications and product discontinuations for products within his/her portfolio. As regular part of her responsibilities, the product specialist will need to register and maintain part numbers for his/her products in Omron's ERP, PIM and CPQ systems as well as oversee the processes for new partner and product adoption. Additionally, the product specialist will work with the larger product management team in the achievement of the goals of their annual marketing plans as well as other projects to enhance Omron reputation in the industrial automation industry.
Our Commitment to Employees:

• Training and Career Development Program to give employees a learning path with the necessary tools and resources they need to help build their career at Omron.
• Great financial opportunities with competitive compensation, immediate 401k match with 100% vesting, profit sharing, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.
• Community Awareness that includes activities with local non-profit organizations and a Matching Gift Program.
• Work-Life Balance with Flexible Work Arrangements, Flexible Work Hours, and Sick/Vacation/Holiday Pay.
• Wellness Activities such as Walking Contests, Nutritional Learning Sessions, On Site Flu shots and Health Screenings.
  Responsibilities:
  • Manages the commercial relationship with external vendors for portfolio
  • Oversees all product/documentation updates
  • Approves any changes to product specifications, documentation or packaging
  • Works with supply chain to ensure supplier lead times and stocking levels are sufficient to meet market demand
  • Works with the Marketing Manager to identify products and vendors to support market growth
    Job Requirements:
    • Four (4) year Business or Engineering Degree or two (2) year Marketing School Degree with equivalent years of marketing and/or sales experience.
    • General familiarity with automation industry
    • Proficient in current Microsoft Office. Experience with Oracle CRM software suite and JDE is a plus.
      Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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