Product Manager Management Trainee

Management TraineeHanes Companies, a division of Leggett & Platt (Member of S&P 500), is seeking a Management Trainee.This supply chain focused position is a great opportunity for someone to learn our business and match their skill set with career growth opportunities in mind. You will work directly with key management personnel to learn the business and will make business decisions that will influence the company's overall performance. Domestic and international travel will be required to help build relationships and drive strategic growth.Objectives:Fine tune working capital management skillsEstablish and execute market and product strategiesDevelop key supplier and customer relationshipsSharpen negotiating, marketing and selling skill setsDay-to-day Duties:Forecast demand and purchase products needed in line with market service expectationsApply negotiation skillsAnalyze product costs vs. market pricingDrive product positioning that optimizes sales growth and profitabilityLink customer product requirements with supplier capabilities and production schedulesMonitor daily orders; recognize and implement improvements to order fulfillmentWork closely with sales staff to update customers' product demand, product quality requirements and new product development needsCoordinate new product development and new market development effortsAssess customer quality requirements and implement suggested improvements in product and service qualityOther duties as assignedWe will provide training on our products, markets, and inventory management methods.A bachelor's degree in a business related field of study is required. Candidates must have strong analytical skills and be able to effectively communicate. Competitive salary and benefits offered: health/dental/vision insurance, 401-K, and discounted stock program.