Emerging Leader: Supply Chain & Product Strategy Trainee

Hanes Companies; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanes Companies, a division of Leggett & Platt, is seeking a Product Manager Trainee in Conover, NC for an in-person, full-time early career role. You will join Hanes Geo Components to learn market strategies, supply chain, and product development while contributing to profitable growth.

This entry-level program offers comprehensive training on products, markets, and inventory management, with mentorship and hands-on experience in pricing, supplier relations, and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field (required).
• No prior experience required as comprehensive training will be provided.
• Strong analytical skills, effective communication, foundational negotiation ability, and working capital awareness.

Responsibilities

• Market Strategy: establish and execute market and product strategies to drive sales growth.
• Supply Chain Management: forecast demand, manage purchasing, and optimize working capital.
• Relationship Building: develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Product Development: coordinate new product and market development efforts.
• Quality & Cost Analysis: analyze product costs vs. market pricing and suggest improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Negotiation basics

Working capital management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business-related field

Job description

Hanes Companies, a division of Leggett & Platt, is seeking a Product Manager Trainee in Conover, NC for an in-person, full-time early career role. You will join Hanes Geo Components to learn market strategies, supply chain, and product development while contributing to profitable growth.

This entry-level program offers comprehensive training on products, markets, and inventory management, with mentorship and hands-on experience in pricing, supplier relations, and lifecycle management.