POSITION SUMMARY
As a member of the Product Management department, this role is responsible for conducting plausibility checks for all new items. This process is a critical component of both the quoting and new product setup workflows, ensuring the highest level of data integrity in customer-facing offers and maintaining consistency and uniqueness in product item codes within the information system. Early identification and definition of technical requirements support efficient quote turnaround, improves supplier response times, and ensures the accuracy and reliability of item master data across systems.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
This is an onsite job, working out of one of the following locations: Bondurant, IA; Brooklyn Park, MN; Greenwood, IN; Sanford, FL
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and revise item data to ensure completeness and accuracy of technical specifications and engineering drawings.
- Evaluate new product items for potential duplication or overlap with the existing product range.
- Collaborate regularly with internal teams including Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Quoting to support product setup and quoting processes.
- Confirm that appropriate tariff codes are accurately assigned to all product item codes in accordance with trade compliance standards.
- Provide timely and responsive support to internal stakeholders to ensure efficient workflow.
- Partner with global product management teams to maintain and improve the integrity and consistency of the company’s standard part catalog.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Engineering technologist/technician degree or strong technical background strongly preferred.
- Experience working with standard fasteners and custom per-print items.
- Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings with a high degree of accuracy.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is advantageous.
- High level of self-responsibility and initiative; demonstrates ownership of tasks and deliverables.
- Ability to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally, to collaborate with teams and participate in training related to product item code setup and processes.
- Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to work effectively with a sense of urgency.
- Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact across departments and with international colleagues.
Compensation: $70,000
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, skills, work experience and certifications. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus. An incentive bonus, if any, depends on various factors such as organizational performance.
The Würth Difference:
- Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
- Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
- Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
- Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis
Why Würth:
- Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
- Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
- Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
- Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
- Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
- 10 paid holidays
EEOC STATEMENT:
The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Qualifications Education Required GED or better. High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree
- Engineering technologist/technician degree or strong technical background
- Experience working with standard fasteners and custom per-print items
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with high accuracy
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook
- Ability to travel occasionally domestically and internationally
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of self-responsibility, initiative, organization, and sense of urgency
What We Do
We are part of the Würth Group of companies, the largest of its kind with over $13 billion in sales and 80,000 employees worldwide! All over the world, more than three million customers trust in the products and service of Würth. Competence, quality and closeness to the customer are the foundation of our business. Wurth USA Inc. was founded in 1969 in Monsey, New York as WURTH Fastener Corporation, with only 1 internal employee and 2 sales representatives. Today, our sales force is 300 strong with 80 internal employees, each committed to our continued growth through the success of our customers. Our distribution network provides national coverage from three locations in NJ, FL, and NV. All orders are shipped within 24 hours of receipt at a 99% fill rate. Our commitment to customers is demonstrated through first class service and the highest quality product available to the market. We do this through: • Listening to our customers and partners and committing ourselves to continuous improvements that result in higher levels of client satisfaction. • Providing employees with the most comprehensive training programs within our industry • Helping customers become more efficient and profitable • Empowering our employees to continually find new methods in running our business better • Maintaining and increasing a responsible commitment to environmental and regulatory guidelines
