Private Label Brand Manager

SRS Distribution Inc.•McKinney, TX

About The Position

Position Purpose Own the end-to-end strategy, roadmap, and performance of private brand roofing and adjacent building products. This role emphasizes product P&L ownership, market-backed innovation, and disciplined portfolio management — distinct from technical services and analytics — to deliver differentiated, profitable growth across channels. Key Outcomes (12–18 months) Launch 3–5 new/renovated private brand SKUs in roofing under TopShield (or successor brands) with targeted gross margin uplift of 200–300 bps. Improve SKU productivity: rationalize bottom-quartile items; achieve ≥15% YoY revenue growth in prioritized categories. Establish supplier scorecards and dual-sourcing strategies that reduce COGS variance by ≥5% while maintaining quality. Implement data-driven price ladders and value tiers that increase win rate versus national brands, documented via quarterly business reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
3–5+ years in product management for building products; direct experience in roofing materials (membranes, underlayments, sealants, or fasteners).
Demonstrated success launching private brand products and driving margin expansion.
Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, Power Query/Power Pivot) and familiarity with BI tools.
Strong negotiation, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA or relevant master’s degree.
Experience with roofing supply distribution and S&OP processes.
Knowledge of building codes and standards relevant to roofing (coordination with Technical Services).

Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Portfolio Management Define category strategies for roofing membranes, underlayments, sealants, fasteners, and accessories; set clear roles-of-line (good/better/best).
Own product roadmaps, business cases, and stage-gate deliverables from concept through commercialization.
Run quarterly line reviews: SKU rationalization, lifecycle stage decisions, and margin mix optimization.
Commercialization & Pricing Develop price architecture, pack/size strategy, and channel-specific assortments; partner with Sales on launch playbooks.
Plan and execute new product launches (NPI) including positioning, claims, and merchandising assets; measure post-launch success (sell-in/sell-through).
Lead cross-functional S&OP inputs: demand planning assumptions, cannibalization, and promo calendars.
Supplier & Quality Leadership Select and negotiate with manufacturers; drive total cost, terms, and service-level agreements.
Partner with Quality to define specifications, first-article approvals, and ongoing performance monitoring.
Maintain continuity plans (dual-source/backup tooling); manage cost engineering and VA/VE initiatives.
Insights & Analytics (Product Performance) Use advanced Excel/BI to analyze contribution margins, price elasticity, and market share; translate insights into actions.
Create competitive benchmarking vs. national brands; refresh claims and packaging to strengthen differentiation.
Publish monthly KPI pack: revenue, GM%, mix, on-time launch, supplier OTIF, warranty trendlines.
Governance & Compliance Ensure SDS availability and accuracy and coordinate code/standards approvals in partnership with Technical Services (supporting, not owning).
Support warranty policy definition; track field feedback to drive corrective actions and product updates.

Benefits

Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance.
Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
Employee Referral Bonus Program