Commodity Product Manager

Boise Cascade • Sugar Land, TX

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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 lumber-related purchasing and/or sales or general line product management in the building materials industry.

Responsibilities

• Set product lines and select vendors.
• Monitor performance and assist in purchasing lumber product lines.
• Screen appropriate product lines and negotiate with vendors.
• Solicit direct and warehouse sales of all commodity products to customers.
• Manage product lines to obtain favorable terms, prices, service, and promotional support.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and vendors to develop custom programs, block and special buys, promotions, and product support.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of products, production process, industry, market, and competitor analysis.
• Facilitate direct buys and delivery between customers and suppliers.
• 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.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical + Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts + HRA
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Annual Incentives
• Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10/yr)
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees