Panels Product Manager

BlueLinx Holdings Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Prescription

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. in Frederick, MD seeks a Panels Product Manager to lead the Panels category, work with suppliers and sales teams, and drive revenue, margin growth, and customer satisfaction across the region.

You will develop strategic plans, manage supplier relationships, analyze market trends, and support category initiatives while training teams and monitoring performance. This role offers a competitive salary with bonus and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in building products industry with panels/engineered wood or related categories.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, pricing, inventory, and product profitability.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the Panels product category, including plywood and other specialty panel products.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to increase sales, market share, profitability, and inventory performance.
• Partner with suppliers to strengthen relationships, identify growth opportunities, and support category initiatives.
• Provide industry expertise and technical product support to customers, branch teams, and sales associates.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, pricing, and customer demand to develop go-to-market strategies.
• Drive margin improvement through strategic pricing, product mix optimization, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to identify opportunities with existing customers and secure new business.
• Conduct customer visits, supplier meetings, and market reviews to support business growth.
• Lead product training and educational initiatives to improve product knowledge across the organization.
• Monitor category performance and develop actionable recommendations to achieve revenue and profitability goals.

Skills

Panels experience

Supplier relations

Pricing strategies

Inventory management

Category management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Build your Career with BlueLinx as a Panels Product Manager!

Are you an experienced building products professional with expertise in panels, engineered wood products, plywood, or specialty sheet goods? Do you enjoy driving profitable growth, developing strategic supplier relationships, and helping customers succeed? If so, BlueLinx is looking for a Panels Product Manager to join our growing team.

In this high-impact role, you will serve as the subject matter expert for our panels category, partnering with suppliers, sales teams, branch leadership, and customers to develop strategies that drive revenue, margin growth, market share, and customer satisfaction across a defined region.

Why BlueLinx?

• 78,000 - 88,000 + Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Company Holidays
• Career Growth: Opportunity to develop and advance your career with a leading building products distributor.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and grow the Panels product category, including plywood and other specialty panel products
• Develop and execute strategic plans to increase sales, market share, profitability, and inventory performance
• Partner with suppliers to strengthen relationships, identify growth opportunities, and support category initiatives
• Provide industry expertise and technical product support to customers, branch teams, and sales associates
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, pricing, and customer demand to develop effective go-to-market strategies
• Drive margin improvement through strategic pricing, product mix optimization, and inventory management
• Collaborate with sales leadership to identify opportunities with existing customers and secure new business
• Conduct customer visits, supplier meetings, and market reviews to support business growth
• Lead product training and educational initiatives to improve product knowledge across the organization
• Monitor category performance and develop actionable recommendations to achieve revenue and profitability goals

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years of experience in the building products industry with direct experience in panels, engineered wood products, wood commodities, plywood, or related categories
• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant industry experience may be considered
• Strong understanding of building materials distribution, wholesale lumber, industrial wood products, or residential/commercial construction markets
• Experience managing supplier relationships, pricing strategies, inventory, and product profitability
• Proven ability to drive sales growth while managing margins and market share Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions, including sales, operations, supply chain, and vendor partners

Ideal Experience May Include:

• Panels Product Management
• Commodity Management
• Building Materials Sales
• Wood Products Distribution
• Category Management
• Vendor Management
• Purchasing or Procurement of Building Materials

Our Values: With every decision and action, we put people first, keep the future in mind, and work as a team toward shared progress:

• Customer Centric Respect Collaboration Integrity Grit

About Us:

BlueLinx is one of America’s largest distributors of building products, with over 70,000 branded and private-label SKUs. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, we have over 2,000 associates and distribute our comprehensive range of structural and specialty products to approximately 15,000 national, regional, and local dealers, as well as specialty distributors, national home centers, industrial, and manufactured housing customers.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate based on the position requirements and market data. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and other job-related considerations. BlueLinx also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month, 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day, and 8 paid holidays per year.

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