Product Manager
veritiv · USA - GA - Sandy Springs ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Product
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Company size
- 1000+
Owns product strategy and vendor relationships for packaging, JanSan, and print categories, driving sales, margins, and promotions in a B2B distribution environment.
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● 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.
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.Job 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.
Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:
- 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.
Work Experience:
● 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.Education:
● Bachelor's Degree PreferredWhat We Offer
- 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.
About Veritiv
Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.