Product Data Manager

at  Franke

REQUIREMENTS

• completed studies, preferably in industrial engineering or marketing;
• experience in product management, marketing, import / export or purchasing;
• good technical understanding is an advantage;
• English fluent written and spoken;
• experience in working with ERP systems;
• reliable, team player, self-initiated;
• independent, precise and systematic way of working;
• proficiency in fostering positive relationships with customers, suppliers/OEMs, and internal stakeholders;
• at least moderate expertise in using analytical and BI tools;
• knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services;
• at least moderate research and synthesis skills; ability to translate data into insights and actions;
• proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.

YOUR TASKS

• creation, maintenance and processing of product and supplier master data according to specifications, supplied properties and product artifacts;
• recording of product properties and proactive part maintenance and data updates;
• communicating and collaborating cross-functionally including outside and inside sales team members, product management, engineering, marketing communications, project management team, operations, and supply chain;
• independent and proactive processing of internal and external product data inquiries and the associated communications;
• supporting brand partner requests and communicating with them directly and in collaboration with Franke Sales team;
• active cooperation with OEM partners to gather necessary product information, technical and sales documentation, price sheets and price quotes;
• supporting the OEM and Franke Product Management teams throughout the entire product life cycle with respect to equipment, spare parts, and smallwares / kitchen accessories, ensuring data is up to date and accurate;
• managing sales price verification, updating prices, sell price execution and maintenance;
• active engagement in process and product portfolio optimization.