Product Manager Lumber

BlueLinx Holdings Inc.; Frederick (MD); Vor Ort; USD 78.000 - 88.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Generous PTO and 8 company holidays

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Lumber market knowledge

Pricing dynamics

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Build your Career with BlueLinx as a Lumber Product Manager!

Are you a building products professional with a strong background in lumber, wood products, commodity trading, or building materials distribution? BlueLinx is looking for a Lumber Product Manager to lead strategic initiatives across our lumber category and help grow one of the industry's most important product lines.

This role is ideal for someone who understands lumber markets, pricing dynamics, inventory management, and customer demand. As a Lumber Product Manager, you will work closely with suppliers, sales teams, branch leadership, and customers to maximize revenue, margin, and market share throughout your assigned 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:

• 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 business opportunities and mitigate risk
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mills, suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Optimize inventory levels and product mix to ensure product availability while maximizing 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

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in lumber, wood products, building materials distribution, wholesale lumber, or a 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

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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