Product Manager

Veritiv • Sandy Springs, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead product and vendor strategy, category performance, supplier negotiations, promotions, and profitability initiatives. Drive portfolio growth and financial results for a leading specialty packaging and distribution company. Not an IT position.

Job Purpose:
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

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Category Management, Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Management, or Commercial Strategy within large-scale B2B distribution or manufacturing environments.
• Experience owning senior and executive supplier relationships; optimizing portfolio assortments; leading major contract negotiations; and serving as the category source of truth for market, competitive, and industry insights strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to operate as a category P&L owner and lead through influence at enterprise scale is highly preferred.
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• 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

• Experience owning senior and executive supplier relationships; optimizing portfolio assortments; leading major contract negotiations; and serving as the category source of truth for market, competitive, and industry insights strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to operate as a category P&L owner and lead through influence at enterprise scale is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of product and vendor management including: strategy, programs to create demand, financials, cross functional and vendor relationships, product selection, negotiation and deal closure.
• Manage the financials including sales results, item lifecycle, returns, margins, program dollars, terms and conditions, and corporate goals, supported by Finance Team.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the assigned product line.
• Analyze product category performance and make decisions to maximize sales performance as well as income performance.
• Develop product plans and strategy to stakeholders to ensure understanding and alignment with overall plans, program direction, and needed actions.
• Create, manage and track product promotions.
• Own the cost management process including negotiations, vendor compliance, and system implementation.
• Review and approve requests for new items to be added to product offering and ensures vendor selection is appropriate and profitability metrics are met based on guidelines.
• Manage the quality and performance of assigned products by use of a Supplier Vendor Scorecard Manage detailed projects across many departments within the organization.

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 (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

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