Inside Product Specialist - Wire & Cable

Werner Electric Supply Company; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company  匹

Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and

Life and AD&D Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual bonuses and merit increases

Job summary

Werner Electric Supply Company in Wisconsin is seeking an Inside Wire & Cable Product - Construction professional to lead forward-looking project demand planning and provide technical product support for wire and cable.

The role collaborates with Product, Project Management, and Purchasing to translate backlog into actionable supply plans, pricing validation, and application guidance for customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in electrical distribution, construction support, or supply chain planning.
• Experience with presales support, BOM, sizing, or application guidance.
• Experience cross-functional with PM, Procurement, Sales, or Product teams.
• Understanding of pricing, inventory exposure, and supply constraints.

Responsibilities

• Provide presales technical support and guidance to customers.
• Support wire and cable product strategy and adoption of new products.
• Maintain a forward-looking view of construction project backlog.
• Translate demand into supply plans, including early buys and staged releases.
• Monitor utilization of wire, cable, and conduit futures contracts.
• Identify demand gaps and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate with Category Procurement for informed buying decisions.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Pricing concepts understanding

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Solar ERP

CRM tools

Job description

Be Yourself. Build Your Career. Be Exceptional Together.

At Werner, we're more than an electrical distributor - we're a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person's voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other.

Job Summary

The Inside Wire & Cable Product - Construction is a hybrid commercial and technical role responsible for forwardlooking construction project demand planning and wire and cable product support. The role partners closely with Product, Project Management, and Purchasing to translate complex construction project backlog into actionable supply plans, while supporting customers and internal teams with technical product expertise, pricing validation, and application guidance.

This position owns visibility into what commercial demand exists, when it is expected to occur, and the associated confidence level, enabling informed planning and decisionmaking without duplicating responsibilities held by Project Management (customer coordination), Product Management (strategy and pricing), or Purchasing (procurement execution).

Essential Functions

• Provide presales technical support, including specification review, bill of materials development, product sizing, recommendations, pricing validation, CRM opportunity support, and customerfacing technical guidance.
• Execute wire and cable product strategy by supporting the introduction, adoption, and effective use of new and emerging products.
• Maintain a centralized, forwardlooking view of the construction project backlog.
• Translate project demand into actionable supply plans, including early buys versus delayed purchases, staged release timing, and riskbased scenarios to support project execution.
• Support monitoring the utilization and execution of wire and cable and conduit futures contract agreements.
• Proactively identify demand gaps, inconsistencies, and risks, and drive crossfunctional alignment to resolve issues and mitigate exposure.
• Collaborate with Category Procurement to enable informed buying decisions, including early purchases, staged buying strategies, and risk mitigation.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical distribution, construction support, supply chain planning, product support, or a related commercial or technical role.
• Experience providing technical or presales support, including specification review, bill of materials preparation, product sizing, or application assistance.
• Experience working crossfunctionally with Project Management, Procurement, Sales, or Product teams to support execution and planning.
• Basic understanding of pricing concepts, inventory exposure, and supply constraints within a distribution environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical or planning information to internal teams and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of wire and cable or commodities-based product lines
• Experience in project-based demand environments (construction, data centers, industrial)
• Familiarity with ERP/business systems (Solar strongly preferred)
• Proficiency with CRM tools and structured opportunity tracking
• Experience supporting construction projects or phased material releases in an electrical or industrial distribution environment.
• Familiarity with contract or futuresbased pricing concepts for wire, cable, or conduit materials.
• Exposure to demand forecasting, backlog tracking, or supply planning processes.Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups).
• Experience in a supporting role that bridges commercial, technical, and supply chain functions.
• Familiarity with new product introductions or assisting with market adoption efforts.

Company Overview

Founded in 1948, Werner has grown from a small appliance store in downtown Neenah, WI into an award-winning employer and leading electrical distributor with 12 branch locations in Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan. Headquartered in Appleton, WI, we provide electrical, lighting, network, process, and inventory management solutions for a diverse group of industrial and construction customers. We are a growing, privately-held company with over 450 employees who uphold a family culture built around exceptional customer service. As a recent New North Workplace Excellence Award winner, we're dedicated to the continuous improvement of our people, products, and services to ensure the long-term success of our employees and customers. Apply today and find out why we're a "Great Place to Work."

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual bonuses and merit increases based on performance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Career Development & Leadership Training
• Paid Parental Leave

Werner is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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