Product Specialist II - O'Neal Steel​/Corporate

Position: Product Specialist II - O'Neal Steel / Corporate located
O'Neal Steel is currently seeking a Product Specialist II for our Corporate office in Birmingham, AL.  The Product Specialist will be responsible for effectively managing O’Neal’s working capital investment while balancing the needs of O’Neal customers through working with sales. This includes being responsible for properly managing the supply chain by negotiating effectively with O’Neal’s suppliers and effectively communicating with sales and team members as well as others within the organization.

Individuals in this job may be expected to handle both inventory management as well as negotiating and quoting inquiries to all levels of the sales and management process depending on the size and scope of the product group.

Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To:

Effectively execute inventory strategy as determined by Product Manager/Product Planner and VP Supply Chain Management to consistently manage O’Neal’s working capital goals

Work collaboratively with Regional Inventory Managers to analyze and maintain sufficient inventory levels, including management of slow moving and overstock material

Work collaboratively with suppliers and regional personnel to solve problems and meet customer needs

Focus on providing pricing that is competitive, creative, and adds value to our sales force and our customers

Act as an internal representative for a particular product group, region, or service (may be for stock purchases or direct inquiry quoting, or a combination of both)
Assist in the analysis and selection of vendors based on quality, service, flexibility, and strategic fit with O’Neal Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors at various levels of the organization, primarily at the inside sales level

Monitor vendor performance and participate in vendor review process

Be a positive and productive employee both in a team atmosphere as well as while pursuing independent work Negotiate pricing based on the strategic direction of the Product Manager/Product Planner Effectively and creatively solve problems to meet sales and customer needs

Work with Product Manager/Product Planner to develop strategic and tactical plans for the products

May be expected to travel with sales or present market information for sales or customers

May be asked to interact directly with customers to offer market knowledge or expertise

Actively develop and maintain strong relationships internally with sales and continue to work for solutions to help grow sales and maintain excellent competitiveness

Aid in monitoring replacement costs for accuracy

Work with sales to provide support for customer contracts (inventory and pricing)
Take all steps necessary to remain knowledgeable and current on the products and services offered by O’Neal, market conditions, and the activities and pricing of our vendors, our competitors, and our customer needs.

Required Skills:

To qualify for consideration, an applicant must possess the following skills. Possession of these skills is a prerequisite for employment.

Above average oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills

Must be able to concentrate and maintain productive in high pressure situations

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

Education:

Associate or Bachelor Degree, OR pursuing a degree. Non-degreed candidates with extensive business experience (1-2 years or more) may be considered.
* Upon offer of employment, candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Benefits: O'Neal Steel offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Work Site Wellness Programs Health and Dependent Care Flexible…