Private Label Brand Manager

SRS Distribution • McKinney, TX

2d

About The Position

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees