Hiring: Product Specialist I Company: ZF Group Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:20:19 Employment Type: Contract About the job Experience: •3+ years of experience in customer service and/or material planning Required Skills: •Manage the introduction of new product programs from prototype through production by interfacing with customers, sales representatives, engineering staff, purchasing agents, accounting/finance teams, and manufacturing production control departments to ensure customer requirements are satisfied. •Develop and propose program-pricing strategy to Regional Sales Manager following a comprehensive review and analysis of program costing and internal controls. •Approve quotations of 45% gross margin and above, present pricing figures to sales representatives and/or customers; provide follow-up quotations to increase potential for acceptance/satisfaction. •Monitor production phases to ensure program costs, margins and volume meet the quoted standard. •Maintain price history logs and ensure all customer documentation requirements are met. •Perform contract reviews on customer purchase orders to ensure orders meet all previously defined customer specific requirements and adhere to ZF company policies and guidelines for order acceptance. •Maintain written documents and contracts for agreements and resolutions. •Interface directly with customers, manufacturer representatives, Strategic Business Unit Managers, Manager, Distribution Sales and Marketing and Regional/Account Managers, to revise purchase orders as necessary. Qualifications: •Associates Degree in Business Administration/Marketing or Supply Chain Management, and/or equivalent combination of education/experience. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!