Product Manager

OrePac Building Products; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Life and LTD insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD)

401K with OrePac contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

OrePac Building Products seeks a Product Manager in Spokane, WA. The role focuses on educating the distribution chain about building materials, managing inventory, and maintaining relationships with large accounts while driving demand among contractors, dealers, distributors, and key market influencers.

The ideal candidate is customer-service oriented with strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in a supply chain or related position with product line oversight.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field (preferred but not required).
• Ability to travel throughout the local market area two to three days per week.
• Strong multitasking in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
• Strong business acumen with sales knowledge of current industry trends.
• Customer service orientation with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM tools such as Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sources of supply to obtain the most economical purchases.
• Finalize and issue purchase orders to vendors for designated product lines; review order details.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and place orders to OrePac’s best advantage.
• Maintain accurate records of purchasing, pricing, and deliveries.
• Develop and maintain catalog price pages; collaborate with Corporate Pricing.
• Provide product information to staff and support inventory and sales requirements.
• Communicate regional marketing opportunities with the Sales Manager.
• Develop forecasts and provide regular projections to Corporate Supply Chain.
• Maintain knowledge of the local market and share competitive insights with the Sales Manager.
• Train Authorized Dealer network and support channel relationships.

Skills

Supply chain

Inventory planning

Vendor relationships

Forecasting

Microsoft Office

SalesForce.com

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SalesForce.com

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Product Manager

Pay & FSLA Status: $75,000-85,000 annually D.O.E. Salary exempt

Regular Schedule & Shift: Monday – Friday; Day Shift

Regular Weekly Hours: Full-time/40 hours per week (overtime as needed)

Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hours accrued year 1; 120 hours accrued annually after year 1

Paid Sick Time: Per state requirements

Management Position: No

Branch Location: Spokane, WA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Product Manager is responsible for educating the distribution chain on all features and benefits of building materials. This position is also responsible for managing inventory maintenance, developing and maintaining relationships with sizeable sales accounts, as well as creating demand with downstream participants (general contractors, dealers, distributors, and key influencers) in the market area.

OrePac Building Products seeks dynamic individuals who exemplify excellence in quality, trust, value, and service. Our ideal candidate for this position is customer service and detail-oriented with excellent communication, problem solving, and multitasking skills.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Competitive compensation, D.O.E. + opportunities for quarterly/annual performance bonuses based on branch/company/employee performance + annual reviews with opportunities for pay increases based on employee performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance up to 70% paid by OrePac.
• FREE Informed Health Line and Health Advocates.
• Health Spending Account (HSA) available with OrePac contribution.
• FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• FREE life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance available.
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness plans available.
• 401K with up to 3% OrePac contribution.
• Paid time off (PTO) as specified above.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Coordinate sources of supply to obtain the most economical purchases possible.
• Responsibleforfinalizingandissuingpurchaseorderstoassignedvendorsfordesignatedproduct lines on a daily basis. Review supplier confirmations for accuracy, related to order details, specifications, branch information, pricing, quantities, and expected delivery dates. Complete oversightfor samplesanddisplaysforassignedproductlines;workingwiththebranchsalesteam to understand and determine the needs of each market within the sales region.
• Evaluatethedependabilityandresourcefulnessofsuppliersandcompetitivequotations,placing orders to OrePac’s best advantage.
• Maintainresponsibleandaccuraterecordswithregardtopurchasing,pricing,and deliveries.
• Developandmaintaincatalogpricepagesonassignedproductlines.Collaboratewiththe Corporate Pricing Manager as needed or upon request.
• Verify quantity and quality of stock received from suppliers, authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise, and inspect exchanged or refunded merchandise.
• Locate new sources of supply while keeping abreast of changing trends in prices and availability ofmaterials.Provideproductinformationtostaffandrecommendnecessaryaction(s)toensurea continued flow of materials to meet inventory and sales requirements.
• Recommendpoliciesandproceduresforpurchasingfunctionsinadherencetocompany-defined best practices.
• CommunicateregionalmarketingopportunitieswiththeSalesManager(tradeshows, publications, seminars).
• AdvisetheSalesManagerofmargin/profitopportunity,andmeetstandardsforquality,fillrates, inventory turns, and gross margin as established by the Sales Manager.
• Attendassignedsupplychain-relatedconferencecallsheldthroughoutthemonthandprovidea detailed summary to the branch leadership and sales teams.
• PartnerwiththeSalesManagerandsalesstafftodevelopaforecastandprojectionstobe provided regularly to the Corporate Supply Chain team.
• Maintainknowledgeofthelocalmarket.Sharemarket-specificinformationregardingcompetitive landscape and opportunities regarding assigned product line(s) with the Sales Manager.
• Playanactiveroleindeveloping,updating,andfacilitatingtrainingfortheAuthorizedDealer network.
• Responsible for the reviewing and auditing of receiving paperwork and working with the CorporateSupplyChainteamtoresolvereceiptdiscrepanciesandcorrecttheminthesystem.
• Communicate with the mainline sales team about upcoming jobs and possible customer needs.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION:

• 5-7 years’ experience in a supply chain or related position working with product line oversight and inventory planning and control in a distribution environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field (preferred but not required).
• Abilitytotravelthroughoutthelocalmarketareatwotothreedaysperweek.
• Strongabilitytomulti-task,workinafast-pacedenvironment,andmeetmultipledeadlines.
• Strongbusinessacumeninregardtosalesandknowledgeableaboutcurrentandpossible future industry trends.
• Strongcustomerserviceorientation.Abilitytocommunicateclearlyandconciselyinwritten and verbal formats.
• Abilitytoanalyzeaproblemandprovidepotentialsolutionstoresolveproblems.
• Abilitytocarryoutinstructionsfurnishedinwritten,oral,ordiagramform.
• Commitmenttoanddemonstrationofhighethicalstandardsgoverningprofessionalbehavior and interactions.
• Abilitytoperformasateamplayerandinteractwithalllevelsofmanagementandsupport personnel.
• Proven proficiency in the use of a personal computer accompanied by a strong aptitude for technical applications.
• Excellentcommunicationskillsandcomfortabilityspeakinginfrontofgroupsofpeople consisting of employees, customers, and/or members of leadership.
• ProficiencyinMicrosoftOfficeprograms(Outlook,OneNote,Word,andExcel).
• Results-orientedandcustomer-focused,withstronginterpersonalskills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Experience using lead tracking services and customer relationship management software such as SalesForce.com (preferred).

WHO WE ARE:

Founded by the Hart family in 1977, OrePac is a family-owned and operated wholesale building materials supplier providing product, sales, and technology solutions to the shelter industry.

At OrePac we value trust, integrity, and a dedication to excellence. That commitment can be found in the services we offer, the quality of the products we provide, and the way we treat our employees and customers. This dedication to our markets has enabled us to make a positive impact on the shelter industry and the communities we serve.

OrePac Building Products provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OrePac complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. OrePac supports a safe and drug-free workplace and may administer a pre-employment background check.