Product Manager Management Trainee

Hanes Companies • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

Hanes Companies, a division of Leggett & Platt, is seeking a Management Trainee for a supply-chain-focused position. The role offers an opportunity to learn the business while matching skills with career growth opportunities. The trainee works directly with key management personnel, learns the business, and makes decisions that influence overall company performance. Domestic and international travel are required to build relationships and support strategic growth.

The role focuses on working capital management, market and product strategy, supplier and customer relationships, and developing negotiation, marketing, and selling skills. The company provides training on its products, markets, and inventory management methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field of study.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand and purchase products in line with market service expectations.
• Apply negotiation skills.
• Analyze product costs against market pricing.
• Drive product positioning to optimize sales growth and profitability.
• Link customer product requirements with supplier capabilities and production schedules.
• Monitor daily orders and identify and implement improvements to order fulfillment.
• Work with sales staff to update customers on product demand, product quality requirements, and new product development needs.
• Coordinate new product development and new market development efforts.
• Assess customer quality requirements and implement suggested improvements in product and service quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Discounted stock program.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Education reimbursement.
• Additional benefits are offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level