Product Manager, Fiber

Veritiv Corporation • Sandy Springs, GA

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About The Position

Our Product Manager will have full ownership of various product categories and will be responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and execution plan. This role will establish: Where to Play, How to Win, and what Capabilities & Tracking are needed to achieve their specific financial targets.

Requirements

• Experience in product management, marketing, procurement and/or supply chain is required.
• Understand financial systems and metrics.
• Understanding of supply chain and vendor manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation skills and relationship building.
• Demonstrated ability to present and clearly define sourcing strategy to varied audiences.
• Metrics driven as strong analytical skills are a must, including the ability to absorb and process large amounts of data into actionable information.
• 5-10 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Basic experience of simple office/operational systems.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Subject Matter Expert of Fiber Packaging products a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of product & vendor management including: strategy, programs to create demand, financials, cross functional & vendor relationships, product selection, negotiation and deal closure.
• Financial management including sales results, item lifecycle, returns, margins, program dollars, terms & conditions, and corporate goals, supported by Finance Team.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the assigned product line.
• Analyzes product category performance and makes decisions to maximize sales performance as well as income performance.
• Develop product plans & strategy to stakeholders to ensure understanding and alignment with overall plans, program direction, and needed actions.
• Product Promotions – creation, management and tracking.
• Directly Manages / develops a team of Product Specialists (and/or) Field Sourcing.
• Analyze and Rationalize Product Portfolio.
• Cost management process including negotiations, vendor compliance, and system implementation.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more!

What This Job Offers

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