Senior Panels Product Manager — Growth & Strategy

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

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.