Commodity Product Manager

Boise Cascade Company•Boise, ID

1d•$60,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Commodity Product Manager! The Commodity Product Manager sets product lines, selects vendors, monitors performance, and assists in purchasing lumber product lines in support of the location sales goals. Screens appropriate product lines and negotiates with vendors. May solicit direct and warehouse sales of all commodity products to customers. Manage product lines to obtain most favorable terms, prices, service, and promotional support. Commodity Product Managers work closely with sales, marketing, and vendors to develop custom programs, block and special buys, promotions, and product support. Develop, maintain and gain relevant knowledge of products, production process, industry, market, and competitor analysis. Facilitate direct buys and delivery between customers and suppliers, if needed. The Commodity Product Manager may quote prices, take orders, negotiate transportation rates and mode, and provide delivery dates. Evaluate monthly reports to optimize product line performance and contribution. Maintain division SKU master on assigned product lines. Monitor receipt of rebates and special discounts to ensure vendor compliance. The Commodity Product Manager will demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function
Effective communication skills
Ability to work independently or with teams/groups

Nice To Haves

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in related job function
Lumber trader and panel experience preferred
Previous experience in a lumber-related purchasing and/or sales or general line product management in the building materials industry

Responsibilities

Sets product lines
Selects vendors
Monitors performance
Assists in purchasing lumber product lines in support of the location sales goals
Screens appropriate product lines
Negotiates with vendors
Solicits direct and warehouse sales of all commodity products to customers
Manages product lines to obtain most favorable terms, prices, service, and promotional support
Works closely with sales, marketing, and vendors to develop custom programs, block and special buys, promotions, and product support
Develops, maintains and gains relevant knowledge of products, production process, industry, market, and competitor analysis
Facilitates direct buys and delivery between customers and suppliers, if needed
Quotes prices, takes orders, negotiates transportation rates and mode, and provides delivery dates
Evaluates monthly reports to optimize product line performance and contribution
Maintains division SKU master on assigned product lines
Monitors receipt of rebates and special discounts to ensure vendor compliance
Demonstrates strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned