Product Manager
OrePac Building ProductsJob Title: Product Manager Pay & FSLA Status: $75,000-85,000 annually D.O.E. Salary exempt Regular Schedule & Shift: Monday – Friday; Day Shift Regular Weekly Hours: Full-time/40 hours per week (overtime as needed) Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hours accrued year 1; 120 hours accrued annually after year 1 Paid Sick Time: Per state requirements Management Position: No Branch Location: Spokane, WA POSITION SUMMARY: The Product Manager is responsible for educating the distribution chain on all features and benefits of building materials. This position is also responsible for managing inventory maintenance, developing and maintaining relationships with sizeable sales accounts, as well as creating demand with downstream participants (general contractors, dealers, distributors, and key influencers) in the market area. OrePac Building Products seeks dynamic individuals who exemplify excellence in quality, trust, value, and service. Our ideal candidate for this position is customer service and detail-oriented with excellent communication, problem solving, and multitasking skills. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE: Competitive compensation, D.O.E. + opportunities for quarterly/annual performance bonuses based on branch/company/employee performance + annual reviews with opportunities for pay increases based on employee performance. Medical, dental, and vision insurance up to 70% paid by OrePac. FREE Informed Health Line and Health Advocates. Health Spending Account (HSA) available with OrePac contribution. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available. FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP). FREE life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance. Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance available. Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness plans available. 401K with up to 3% OrePac contribution. Paid time off (PTO) as specified above. FREE gym membership. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Coordinate sources of supply to obtain the most economical purchases possible. Responsible for finalizing and issuing purchase orders to assigned vendors for designated product lines on a daily basis. Review supplier confirmations for accuracy, related to order details, specifications, branch information, pricing, quantities, and expected delivery dates. Complete oversight for samples and displays for assigned product lines; working with the branch sales team to understand and determine the needs of each market within the sales region. Evaluate the dependability and resourcefulness of suppliers and competitive quotations, placing orders to OrePac’s best advantage. Maintain responsible and accurate records with regard to purchasing, pricing, and deliveries. Develop and maintain catalog price pages on assigned product lines. Collaborate with the Corporate Pricing Manager as needed or upon request. Verify quantity and quality of stock received from suppliers, authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise, and inspect exchanged or refunded merchandise. Locate new sources of supply while keeping abreast of changing trends in prices and availability of materials. Provide product information to staff and recommend necessary action(s) to ensure a continued flow of materials to meet inventory and sales requirements. Recommend policies and procedures for purchasing functions in adherence to company-defined best practices. Communicate regional marketing opportunities with the Sales Manager (trade shows, publications, seminars). Advise the Sales Manager of margin/profit opportunity, and meet standards for quality, fill rates, inventory turns, and gross margin as established by the Sales Manager. Attend assigned supply chain-related conference calls held throughout the month and provide a detailed summary to the branch leadership and sales teams. Partner with the Sales Manager and sales staff to develop a forecast and projections to be provided regularly to the Corporate Supply Chain team. Maintain knowledge of the local market. Share market-specifi…