PRODUCT DELIVERY SPECIALIST

Details: Summary:   Provide the highest level of customer service through sales support, delivery management and merchandising activities including, but not limited to these essential job duties:Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Execute deliveries at the time requested or scheduled by the customerPerform customer service and limited product service callsKeep assigned vehicle(s) clean and maintained, as required, for safe operationKeep back room in safe and organized mannerStock showroom and unload trucks of new merchandiseClean and refurbish returned and repossessed productsFollow all safety, handling and transportation procedures to avoid personal injury and property damageFollow Company policies and proceduresPerform duties to meet established job standardsPerform other duties assigned by the Assistant Manager and Store ManagerSupervisory Responsibilities:  None

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Small Engine Product Specialist

Details: We are seeking a Small Engine Product Specialist to join our growing QA Department at our QA Office in Calabasas, CA Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform failure analysis and qualification testing of Small Engine products such as service engines, generators, pressure washers, compressors, log splitters, etc. Identify problems and root causes and provide viable solutions. Develop reports in Excel and other programs. Review inspection reports, product reviews on HFT website, online blogs, and Google Alerts, conduct customer surveys and communicate with store managers to clearly understand the reasons why customers are returning products. Create a list of check points and failure codes on a product and evaluate returned samples Participates in the analytical review of new or revised parts, materials, and products; including pareto charts and Excel graphs Assist in gathering technical information and market comparison data required to perform product line reviews. Tests and qualify product for sale in our retail stores Function test tool and equipment. Work individually and in a group environment Verify conformance to industry and regulatory safety standards Work with electronic testing equipment, small motor dynamometer, environmental chambers, hardness tester, and general hand tools Prepare written test reports in a web based software program Familiar with automation and capable of creating fixtures to automate repetitive functions. Occasional overtime required Additional duties as assigned by manager

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Product Marketing Specialist

Details: HOPKINSProduct Marketing SpecialistHopkins Manufacturing, a leading consumer products manufacturer and marketer, is seeking a highly motivated individual to implement the strategic planning, development and execution of specified product lines from concept to commercialization through the entire product lifecycle, utilizing the company's product development process.Responsibilities:- Collect and assure that the necessary marketing information is available to analyze and evaluate market potentials,parameters and customer needs.• Assist in development of marketing activities that promote customer satisfaction and achieve companyperformance objectives.• Provide analysis of sales and marketing data, product costs, special merchandising programs, sales promotionsand other information.• Prepare monthly reports of margin analysis for product lines in order to have accurate, timely information aboutproduct lines and trends.• Assist with the development of sales support materials including catalogs, price sheets, sell sheets, etc. andmaintain product displays with current product inventory.• Keep abreast of industry conditions and trends through direct contact and involvement with customers, industryinsiders, trade and professional associations for improved product marketingQualifications:- Bachelor's degree in business, preferably with a major in marketing.• Two or more years experience in marketing, marketing research or sales.• Knowledge of consumer hard goods, preferably the automotive aftermarket industry.• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities required in the examination, planning and completion of researchassignments.• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and PowerPoint. Must implement these applications whilemaking formal marketing presentations.• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.• Requires some travel to meet with field sales personnel, customers, end users and appropriate informationsources.Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. provides career growth opportunities in a supportive work environment.A complete fringe benefits package includes health, dental, life and disability insurances, 401(k),quarterly bonus plan and many other special programs.Contact us in strict confidence:Attn: Human Resources428 Peyton St., Emporia, KS 66801-1157E-mail all resumes to Visit our Web site: www.hopkinsmfg.comEOE/M/F/D/V Source - Kansas City Star

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4207- Agriculture Product Development Purchasing Specialist

Details: This position serves as the link between the purchasing function and the platform engineering teams for the North American Midrange Combine and Global Common Cab. Communicates and coordinates the worldwide purchasing strategies throughout the platforms while supporting and participating in the new product development process and platform activities. Serves as a team member on platform based activities from program definition through new product launch. Identifies and involves suppliers early in the platform process and participates in developing their support and expanding their roles in the areas of: co-design strategies, R&D, systems and module components, part standardization, target costing, quality, cost reduction, logistics, and value creation.  Essential Responsibilities Include:  Identifies and manages a reliable and effective direct material, supplier base for all engineering/platform activities. Assist in establishing target costs for new products. Provide purchasing support by participating on platform teams. Assess and increase supplier value through participation in R&D, co-design, innovation, and other integration contributions. Assist as requested in developing Supplier contacts with Global Commodity Leaders. Coordinates efforts in the managing and tracking of purchasing/engineering cost reduction projects. Initiates quotes, prototype purchase orders, and provides cost analysis as requested by engineering. Define performance objectives to track and measure individual and team purchasing related goals. Develop and Manage project time-line to deliver sourcing decisions in-line with program timing. Lead platform team in utilization of Fiat Group Purchasing sourcing process for new project content. Provide periodic updates to cross-functional Vehicle Leaders on timing and cost status of new vehicles.

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