Note to applicants: This exciting opportunity with a generous benefits package is an in-office position M-F between the hours of 8 am-5 pm. This position is full-time and on-site at our office in Valencia, CA
Who We Are
We are Sunco.com, an online lighting retailer based in Valencia, CA. Thanks to our amazing and talented employees, today we are one of the largest online lighting retailers in the US. We value our collaborative, open, and people-first culture deeply, and we are invested in making Sunco a positive place where our team members thrive every day.
What We Do
We light up the world, literally. Customers have chosen Sunco to provide over 50 million LED lights and trust us for our exceptional customer service, eco-conscious product expertise, and unmatched value.
Who We Want
The Product Manager will be responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the Product Lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with management, sales, marketing and operations to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals.
What You'll Do
PRODUCT SOURCING AND DEPLOYMENT
Contribute to the product strategy and roadmap
Assist in the planning, development, and marketing introduction of new lighting products
Assist in the the Product Development Process
Understand and respond to the full Product Life Cycle
Coordinates internal and external communication and training
Researches light sources and lighting technology, with an eye for applicability to current and future product development
Conducts market research for new products
Creates specifications for new products
Provides technical input for the international marketing of new product launches and marketing campaigns
Performs product demonstrations and conducts key customer visits as required
Work directly with engineers to design and bring to market lighting products and accessories
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Works with vendors to resolve conflicts with pricing, damages, shortages, etc. Coordinates warranty replacements/repairs when necessary.
Negotiates pricing and terms with the total cost of ownership in mind. Handles changes and addendums required within vendor contracts.
Analyzes price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine reasonable prices; tabulates pricing information submitted by vendors and bidders; and verifies costs against specified budgets or standing bid agreements.
Processes, manages and tracks proposals, purchase orders and invoices for all procurement initiatives.
Prepares various purchasing documents including RFP/RFQ, comparison worksheets, and other related purchasing documents.
Manages vendor data and maintains records of items purchased, historical spend data, product performance data, and tracking of samples
Research & identify prospective suppliers of goods and services.
Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc.
Work with suppliers to request samples and maintain accurate inventory log of samples
Work closely with the CEO to understand details of procurement requirements.
Analyzes and recommends cost and process improvements.
Your Experience & Skills
2+ years of Lighting Experience
Strong excel and analytical skills is a must! Needs to have the ability to interpret data into meaningful insights and KPIs.
Stellar organizational skills and an ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Minimum Bachelor's degree
Flexible - able to quickly and effectively change priorities and direction.
Innovative and creative thinker, keeps abreast of the latest industry technologies and strategies.
Proven ability to build strong collaborative relationships across departments.
Excellent communication skills, both in-person and written
What We're Offering
Starting Salary: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 Depending on Experience
Benefits & Perks: We offer a competitive benefits package including comprehensive health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, dental & vision benefits, and options for education reimbursement. We value work-life balance and offer a generous time off policy.
Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to accurately reflect the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Sunco Lighting Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and complies with Ban the Box laws, which prohibit us from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made. We also prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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