Product Manager

Product ManagerWA Tacoma - Tacoma, WA 98421OverviewSalary Range $28.00 - $35.00 Hourly Category OtherDescriptionProduct Manager: Manages all aspects of a product, from conception to sale. Monitors marketplace trends, and develops appropriate sales and marketing strategies. Researches current trends in the market and creates new products to meet customer needs. $28 - $35/Hr. DOEParticipates in and supports daily sales activityAssist in development and implementation of special sales plans and programsResponsible for maintaining program pricing pages for sales team.Introduces new products to sales departments and coordinates product education for Capital Lumber employees and customersPurchases, manages and maintains inventory to Capital standards for turns, turn and earn and budgeted levels through an inventory model system.Responsible for inventory budgeting process and related ROA projections and management.Manage inventory levels to meet aging targetsParticipate in leading physical inventory and cycle countingResearches and cultivates new vendorsInteract with current vendors; purchasing products and maintaining relationshipsPerform other work related duties as assigned by your supervisor and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employmentQualificationsKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities Education / Experience and SkillsTypically requires a Bachelor's degree or relevant industry experienceEight years of experience in lumber industry with vendor relationshipsUnderstanding of profit/loss as it pertains to sales, inventory and bottom line business managementAbility to model the Capital values and to provide innovative solutions.Ability to effectively communicate, motivate and engage commitment of customers and team membersAbility to drive and be accountable for results in a fast paced environmentAbility to multi-task and have multiple projects going simultaneouslyA strong sense of urgency for goal achievementResults focused with ability to make quick decisions to changing conditionsStrong follow-up is necessary on tasks to ensure proper resultsDetail-oriented with ability to handle details quickly, correctly and efficientlyMust be able to travel occasionallyJob RequirementsMust be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds 5% or less of the workdayMust be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workdayMust be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workdayMust be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workdayMust be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workdayWork EnvironmentWork is performed indoors in a climate controlled environmentOur BenefitsWe are in the people business, we just happen to sell lumber... so you can have GREAT BENEFITS!Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)9 Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceTeleDocBest DoctorsCompany Paid Life and Disability InsurancePet Insurance401(k) Plan with Match PercentageEmployee Assistance ProgramHearing ServicesTuition ReimbursementSmart DollarWellness Program through Vitality with program completion incentive towards medical premium