Essentra Components is a global market leader in plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal components. We have a history of over 65 years, producing essential components across a huge range of industries and applications.
Making it easier for our customers is our top priority. That's why we operate internationally in 29 countries across 4 continents. With every order, we offer a hassle-free experience through our 14 manufacturing facilities, 34 distribution centres and 40 sales and service locations.
We have over 45,000 standard parts and one of the world’s most extensive product offerings, all available for immediate dispatch and fast delivery.
Our product range features caps and plugs, wire and cable management, flange protection, knobs, handles and grips, access hardware, PCB and electronics hardware.
Our Vision is to be “The world’s leading responsible hassle-free supplier of essential industrial components”
We currently have a job opening for a Product Specialist based in our Norton Shores, MI office. This is a hybrid position that will work from the office 3 days per week. The Product Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing assigned product categories across their full lifecycle. This role blends strategic category ownership with hands‑on execution, including product setup, vendor coordination, pricing analysis, market research, and cross‑functional collaboration. The position drives revenue and margin growth, identifies market opportunities, maintains accurate product data, and ensures a strong customer value proposition.
Typical Accountabilities:
Product Strategy & Portfolio Management
• Oversee the lifecycle of product categories, identify assortment gaps and growth opportunities, and support or develop strategies that align with company goals.
Pricing & Profitability
• Monitor competitive pricing, update pricing based on market and cost changes, and help drive margin optimization through informed pricing strategy.
Vendor & Supplier Management
• Act as a primary contact for suppliers, maintain strong relationships, negotiate costs and programs, manage product data accuracy, and support supplier onboarding when needed.
Financial & Performance Management
• Track product line performance, including sales, margins, and inventory—and identify opportunities to improve SKU efficiency and category profitability.
Data, Systems & Digital Merchandising
• Maintain accurate product data across ERP, PIM, and ecommerce systems, and enhance product discoverability, taxonomy, and digital content quality.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to support product launches, promotions, quality issues, and customer requests.
• Provide product expertise and support customer-facing teams in resolving technical or application questions.
Market & Customer Insights
• Conduct competitive analysis, collect customer and market feedback, and use insights to recommend new products, improve existing offerings, and shape category strategy.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or similar major is strongly preferred, along with at least 2 years of related work experience.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret and utilize data to drive sound decisions.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other data management software programs
• Ability to manage projects and work through challenges to completion.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills
• Experience working for an industrial manufacturing company is a plus but not required.
This job offers a competitive salary, annual bonus incentive, full benefits package, and generous paid time off.