Panels Product ManagerAre you an experienced building products professional with expertise in panels, engineered wood products, plywood, or specialty sheet goods? Do you enjoy driving profitable growth, developing strategic supplier relationships, and helping customers succeed? If so, BlueLinx is looking for a Panels Product Manager to join our growing team.
In this high-impact role, you will serve as the subject matter expert for our panels category, partnering with suppliers, sales teams, branch leadership, and customers to develop strategies that drive revenue, margin growth, market share, and customer satisfaction across a defined region.
- 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:- 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 effective 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
What We're Looking For:- 4+ years of experience in the building products industry with direct experience in panels, engineered wood products, wood commodities, plywood, or related categories
- Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant industry experience may be considered
- Strong understanding of building materials distribution, wholesale lumber, industrial wood products, or residential/commercial construction markets
- Experience managing supplier relationships, pricing strategies, inventory, and product profitability
- Proven ability to drive sales growth while managing margins and market share
Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills - Experience collaborating across multiple functions, including sales, operations, supply chain, and vendor partners
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
- Customer Centric • Respect • Collaboration • Integrity • Grit
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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