Product Manager – Aruba & Juniper - #637-08

Tarsus Technology Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Sandton seeks a Product Manager to manage and grow the Aruba and Juniper Brands. The ideal candidate has 10 years' experience in a similar role and excellent planning skills. Strong vendor relationship management and knowledge of the ICT industry are essential. This office-based position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal development and training.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the same or similar role, or 1 year experience within the company.
• Technology certified - carry all vendor certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the Aruba and Juniper Brands.
• Establish sound relationships with various stakeholders.
• Calculate rebates and manage product issues.
• Compile forecasting plans and manage purchase orders.

Skills

Brand specific knowledge of product and processes

Excellent verbal and written skills

Good understanding of the ICT industry

Proficient in MS office suite

Strong planning and organizing skills

Education

Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Product Manager - Aruba & Juniper - #637-08

August 15, 2025

Purpose of the Role:

As the Product (PM) Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing the Aruba and Juniper Brands. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the direction of the BU, develop strategic partnerships, and contribute to a team of professionals.

With your strong sales, customer and vendor management, and business acumen, you will ensure the success of the BU both internally and externally.

If you are ready for a challenge, please apply.

Job Objectives

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish sound relationships with various stakeholders within the allocated Vendor/s.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Vendor processes and strategy in order to inform product management decisions and planning.
• Calculate rebates, using relevant information to inform calculation before presenting to Business Unit Manager for confirmation.
• Deal with product issues, making decisions which serve the company’s best interests whilst maintaining a positive relationship with the Vendor, referring major problems to the Product Management and Business Unit Manager for resolution.

Demand planning:

• Effectively influence and analyse total stock position in a specific category across multiple brands in conjunction with Product Managers.
• Compile a forecasting plan weekly, monthly and quarterly; accurately determining the “sell-out” for the month and reflecting an understanding of why additional stock is required in terms of key market factors.
• Place purchase orders on backlogs with due consideration to relevant factors, obtaining sign off from Business Unit Manager before placing order.
• Place purchase orders within limits of authority, using standard procedures and guidelines.
• Plan “back-to-back” orders required, managing lead times and pricing in order to achieve profit margins.
• Factor specific logistical considerations, relating to product, into purchase orders placed.
• Track delivery of orders; managing problems experienced by formulating contingency plans so that shipment dates are achieved.
• Manage stock days and aged inventory as per allocated budget.
• Meeting vendor inventory requirements, thereby maximising potential vendor rebates.
• Ensure minimum levels of aged stock and maintain stock within 90 days.
• Implement action plans for ageing inventory.
• Resolve stock issues experienced, by facilitating solutions which do not negatively impact profit margins.
• Provide supporting documentation and tools relating to the product which are easily accessible for use by the sales team.

Manage self-development:

• Agree individual development plan annually with the Department Head / Manager, focusing on skills gaps identified in performance discussions.
• Attend training scheduled per the development plan, demonstrating skills and knowledge acquired.
• Ensure that functional knowledge is relevant and continually updated.
• Use initiative to research relevant information to keep abreast with changes and new developments in the field.
• Exhibit a commitment to learning from others within the team.
• Ensure that functional knowledge is relevant and continually updated by attending weekly training sessions when offered.

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12.
• 10 year's experience in the same or similar role, or 1 year experience within Tarsus.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Brand specific knowledge of product and processes.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Good understanding of the ICT industry and the ability to keep up with Technology and Industry Developments.
• Proficient in MS office suite, specifically advanced skills in Excel.
• Strong planning and organising skills.
• Technology certified – carry all vendor certifications.

Behavioural Skills:

• Ability to build effective internal and external relationships.
• Ability to cope with stress.
• Ability to manage and deal with conflict.
• Ability to take own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Enthusiastically productive.
• Polite and professional conduct.
• Process and rule driven.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Recognise opportunities for change.
• Team Player.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based with standard business hours (some flexibility may be required).
• May be required to work overtime occasionally depending on business needs.

Additional

• Reliable transport.
• This is an office-based position in the Woodmead branch.

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