IBS Product Manager

NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a Product Manager to join our Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) team in the Atlanta area. The Product Manager works to gain a strong understanding of customer needs, then leverages vendor relationships and inventory models to lower cost and increase productivity. To learn more about our IBS business, please visit napa-ibs.com

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain or Purchasing professional who is ready to contribute to one of NAPA’s strongest sales growth channels!

Responsibilities

• Manages customer relationship and support strategy.
• Manages vendors through the creation of vendor agreements and standardization of forms such as non-disclosure agreements and indemnity agreements. Negotiates contracts with vendors regarding cost and return privileges. Partners with legal team to get contract approval and endorsements.
• Works to create national programs which standardize pricing, offers return privileges, warrantees, and allows for alternative sourcing opportunities. Conducts periodic reviews of suppliers based on performance and adherence to contracts.
• Creates cost effective inventory solutions by evaluating current vendors’ contracts and sourcing new suppliers. Negotiates supplier contracts for lower costs and effective return policies. Partners with company stores to create product return terms.
• Manages IBS site set up inventory activities. Sets up site inventory management systems and trains personnel on system functionality.
• Oversees IBS site closures by enforcing contractual obligations and returning inventory to suppliers.
• Creates inventory alignment by using more cost effective suppliers, such as switching products to company brands. Leverages system selling group relationships for supply recommendations based on customer needs.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in an account management or purchasing role.
• College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Ground Support Equipment experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills able to perform pivot tables, vlookups, ifstatements, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, consolidate, analyze, report, and draw conclusions from a variety of sources.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to be steadfast.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have good presentation skills and be comfortable speaking in front of groups.
• Demonstrated ability to define a task and desired outcome, structure work to accomplish goal, and adjust as needed.
• Must be able to work in a warehouse environment.
• Travels up to 10% of the time with 2-3 days at a time. Travel may increase with new IBS site openings.

Closing Statement

In the 1920's, America fell in love with the automobile. More and more vehicles began traveling the roads, creating a need for an auto parts distribution system that could keep pace with the demand to keep our automobiles running. In 1925, NAPA was founded to meet those needs. Since then, we've sped our way to become a powerhouse in the auto parts industry. Fueled by the popularity of the automobile, our name can now be seen on over 5,800 stores, 58 distribution centers, and 13,000 NAPA AutoCare facilities across the country, and we're not stopping there.

Our 80 years of experience has made us an industry leader, but don't let our age lead you to believe we can't keep up with the changing times. We're not your grandfather's NAPA. As our vehicles become more advanced, we've adapted our business in ways that allow us to stay ahead of the curve. We're constantly updating our inventory of over 500,000 parts, opening new stores, reaching out to customers in new ways, and most importantly, we're hiring new talent to join our ranks.

It's an exciting time to join our team and we need people like you to help us accelerate our business into the future. Our growth depends on the dedication and enthusiasm of our employees. At NAPA, we want to continue to expand our presence, but at the heart of our business we just love automobiles. That's probably one of the reasons you're visiting this page. You share our passion to help customers, both retail and wholesale, keep their vehicles running. At NAPA, you'll be part a team that's building on an 80-year legacy of NAPA KNOW HOW, backed by the best employees in the world.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.