Panels Product Manager – Drive Growth & Partnerships

BlueLinx Holdings Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. is seeking a Panels Product Manager to lead and grow the panels category, including plywood and specialty sheet goods.

You will partner with suppliers, sales teams, and customers to drive revenue, margin growth, market share, and customer satisfaction across a defined region. The role requires 4+ years in building products with panels experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to manage pricing, inventory, and profitability while collaborating

Qualifications

• 4+ years in the building products industry with direct panels experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant industry experience may be considered.
• Strong understanding of building materials distribution, wholesale lumber or wood products markets.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, pricing, inventory, and profitability.
• Proven ability to grow sales while managing margins and market share.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions including sales, operations and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the Panels product category, including plywood and other specialty panels.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to increase sales, market share and profitability.
• Partner with suppliers to strengthen relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Provide industry expertise and technical product support to customers and sales teams.
• Analyze market trends and pricing to develop go-to-market strategies.
• Drive margin improvement through pricing and inventory management.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to identify opportunities and win new business.
• Lead product training and educational initiatives across the organization.
• Monitor category performance and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Panels product management

Supplier relationship management

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. is seeking a Panels Product Manager to lead and grow the panels category, including plywood and specialty sheet goods.

You will partner with suppliers, sales teams, and customers to drive revenue, margin growth, market share, and customer satisfaction across a defined region. The role requires 4+ years in building products with panels experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to manage pricing, inventory, and profitability while collaborating