Product Manager - TRI

Transportation Resources, LLC is a wholesale parts distributor and a division of Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC. As TRI continues to grow, we have an opening for a Product Manager (TRI). The Product Manager (TRI) is responsible for creating and maintaining a portfolio of Transportation Resources, Inc. (TRI) key product lines to ensure the company has current competitive alternatives for products and services in the heavy-duty truck marketplace.

• Serves as the primary contact (with direction and involvement of the Business Development Manager/VP of Operations-Parts) for vendors and suppliers seeking to market new and existing products and services through the TRI distribution network.
• Continuously evaluates opportunities to lower acquisition costs of parts while keeping consistent quality in products/services we source and to keep the company competitive with market conditions.
• Identifies expansion opportunities with current programs/sources and relationships with suppliers on key product lines so as to provide competitive alternatives. Examples include key lines with frequent market fluctuation like oil, batteries, Freon, antifreeze, etc.
• Maintains keeping current profiles on key parts pricing indices (i.e., petroleum and petroleum products, metals and other raw materials) and how they might impact pricing on key product lines.
• Negotiates contracts with suppliers and oversees that deliverables are met and maintained per the agreement. Examples of deliverables: pricing, pricing updates, packaging requirements, rebate management, warranty etc.
• Travels to supplier locations to conduct on-site visits and/or evaluations, as directed by Business Development Manager, of supplier offices, production plants and distribution centers.
• Responsible for assisting the inventory planners in communications with vendors to help maximize efficiency and accuracy while minimizing costs. (freight minimums, truckloads etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Five plus years of work experience in inventory, purchasing or product forecasting.
• Requires excellent computer skills: proficient in Excel and Word. AS400 experience a plus.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills and written communication skills.
• Must have exceptional organizational skills
• Must be highly analytical.
• Heavy duty truck or automotive parts and product knowledge experience preferred.
• Requires strong skills in negotiation.
• Moderate travel required - 25-50%.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off program
• 401k and Profit Sharing with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Internal Promotion Opportunities
• On the Job Training

MHC is an expansion of the original company, Ozark Kenworth, Inc. Ozark Kenworth started in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975. Opening for business without a Parts or Service department and only three employees in a temporary facility. From there, the company grew and expanded. MHC is now a multi-state network of full-service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, transport refrigeration locations, and a finance company which offers a complete array of finance and insurance services. We believe in fostering an environment that helps employees realize their full potential - a place where you can grow as a person and a professional.