Panels Product Manager: Growth, Pricing & Inventory

Bluelinx, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

BlueLinx Chicago seeks a Panels Product Manager to lead sales, inventory management, procurement, and profitability for plywood and panel categories. The role collaborates with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver sustained growth and long‑term value.

You will optimize product performance, pricing strategies, and inventory investments while driving sales growth and market share in a fast-paced environment. A strong business acumen and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of panels experience; equivalent building products experience ok.
• Strong knowledge of plywood, panels, lumber, or related products.
• Proven ability to grow and maintain a large book of business with customers and suppliers.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to drive sales growth and profitability.
• Manage daily sales performance of plywood and panel lines, achieving sales, margin, and inventory targets.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to increase market share and revenue.
• Identify and capitalize on new sales opportunities with existing and prospective customers through panels.
• Engage with customers to understand needs, provide product recommendations, and deliver value-added solutions.
• Manage inventory levels, stock positioning, and replenishment to optimize turns and working capital.
• Forecast product demand and collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure proper inventory investments.
• Procure plywood products from suppliers while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Analyze market trends and pricing conditions to inform purchasing and pricing decisions.
• Optimize profitability and inventory turnover for assigned products.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies and sales programs to maximize revenue and margin.
• Promote existing products and identify opportunities to introduce new programs.
• Monitor sales performance, gross margin, inventory investment, and profitability metrics.

Skills

Relationship building

Inventory management

Pricing strategies

Sales planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Sales reporting tools

Job description

BlueLinx Chicago seeks a Panels Product Manager to lead sales, inventory management, procurement, and profitability for plywood and panel categories. The role collaborates with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver sustained growth and long‑term value.

You will optimize product performance, pricing strategies, and inventory investments while driving sales growth and market share in a fast-paced environment. A strong business acumen and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.