Lumber Product Manager: Market Strategy & Growth

BlueLinx Holdings Inc.; Frederick (MD); Presencial; USD 78.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Generous PTO and 8 company holidays

Descripción de la vacante

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. is seeking a Lumber Product Manager to lead strategic initiatives across the lumber category and grow revenue, margin, and market share across the assigned region.

You will work with suppliers, sales teams, branch leadership, and customers to optimize pricing, inventory, and product mix while driving profitable growth. The role requires deep lumber market knowledge, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in lumber, wood products, building materials distribution, wholesale lumber, or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of lumber products, commodity markets, mill operations, distribution channels, and pricing dynamics.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, procurement, pricing strategies, inventory, and product profitability.
• Demonstrated success growing sales and margins within lumber or building materials categories.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret market data and make strategic recommendations.
• Experience collaborating across sales, operations, supply chain, and supplier organizations.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute product strategies that drive sales growth, profitability, market share, and customer retention.
• Monitor lumber market trends, commodity pricing, housing starts, and supplier activity to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mills, suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Optimize inventory levels and product mix to maximize inventory turns and profitability.
• Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities, develop growth strategies, and secure new business.
• Provide product expertise and market insight to customers, branch teams, and leadership.
• Develop pricing strategies based on market conditions, competitive intelligence, and profitability objectives.
• Conduct customer and supplier visits to support relationship development and business growth.

Conocimientos

Lumber market knowledge

Pricing dynamics

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. is seeking a Lumber Product Manager to lead strategic initiatives across the lumber category and grow revenue, margin, and market share across the assigned region.

You will work with suppliers, sales teams, branch leadership, and customers to optimize pricing, inventory, and product mix while driving profitable growth. The role requires deep lumber market knowledge, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions.