Product Specialist

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiate new product introduction requests in the planning system and define key milestones based on prioritization ranking.
• Track progress and phase status of new product introductions against key milestones, influence cross-functional teams to execute responsibilities against the timeline, identify potential risks and/or delays and drive actions to mitigate delays.
• Notify key functions of new product introductions, including Marketing, Pricing, Purchasing, Catalog and Sales teams.
• Complete interchanges, load sheets and other key launch activities for new product introductions.
• Forecast monthly new product introductions in SKUs and revenue against budget.
• Define root cause and corrective actions when delays against budget are identified, escalate into weekly leadership updates.
• Enhance new product introduction processes to increase speed to market and keep cross-functional teams informed of updates and changes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of work experience within Engineering, Product Management, Project Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Development, Strategy, or Sales. 
• Excellent project management, process design, and overall communication skills.
• Experience owning/driving projects to completion.
• Strong collaboration ability with Engineering and Business functions.
• Proficiency with systems.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up, critical-thinking and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up, critical-thinking and time management skills.
• Proficient in Business & Technical English
• Travel domestic and international up to 10%.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment across functions.
• Passion for launching new products.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments and overcome challenges with a high degree of flexibility and professionalism.