Product Manager Lumber
Key details
- Location
- Frederick, MD, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Function
- Product / Program management
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
category managementinventory managementnegotiationpricing strategyprocurementproduct managementsupplier relationship managementsupply chainvendor management
About the role
Build your Career with BlueLinx as a Lumber Product Manager!
Are you a building products professional with a strong background in lumber, wood products, commodity trading, or building materials distribution? BlueLinx is looking for a Lumber Product Manager to lead strategic initiatives across our lumber category and help grow one of the industry's most important product lines.
This role is ideal for someone who understands lumber markets, pricing dynamics, inventory management, and customer demand. As a Lumber Product Manager, you will work closely with suppliers, sales teams, branch leadership, and customers to maximize revenue, margin, and market share throughout your assigned region.
Why BlueLinx?
78,000 - 88,000 + Bonus
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Company Holidays
Career Growth: Opportunity to develop and advance your career with a leading building products distributor.
What You’ll Do:
Develop and execute product strategies that drive sales growth, profitability, market share, and customer retention
Monitor lumber market trends, commodity pricing, housing starts, and supplier activity to identify business opportunities and mitigate risk
Build and maintain strong relationships with mills, suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
Optimize inventory levels and product mix to ensure product availability while maximizing inventory turns and profitability
Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities, develop growth strategies, and secure new business
Provide product expertise and market insight to customers, branch teams, and leadership
Develop pricing strategies based on market conditions, competitive intelligence, and profitability objectives
Conduct customer and supplier visits to support relationship development and business growth
What We’re Looking For:
5+ years of experience in lumber, wood products, building materials distribution, wholesale lumber, or a related industry
Strong knowledge of lumber products, commodity markets, mill operations, distribution channels, and pricing dynamics
Experience managing supplier relationships, procurement, pricing strategies, inventory, and product profitability
Demonstrated success growing sales and margins within lumber or building materials categories
Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to interpret market data and make strategic recommendations
Experience collaborating across sales, operations, supply chain, and supplier organizations
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered
Ideal Experience May Include:
Panels Product Management
Commodity Management
Building Materials Sales
Wood Products Distribution
Category Management
Vendor Management
Purchasing or Procurement of Building Materials
Our Values: With every decision and action, we put people first, keep the future in mind, and work as a team toward shared progress:
Customer Centric • Respect • Collaboration • Integrity • Grit
About Us:
BlueLinx is one of America’s largest distributors of building products, with over 70,000 branded and private-label SKUs. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, we have over 2,000 associates and distribute our comprehensive range of structural and specialty products to approximately 15,000 national, regional, and local dealers, as well as specialty distributors, national home centers, industrial, and manufactured housing customers.
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate based on the position requirements and market data. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and other job-related considerations. BlueLinx also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month, 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day, and 8 paid holidays per year.
To report any issues with this job posting, please contact talent@bluelinxco.com
#LI-AH1
Are you a building products professional with a strong background in lumber, wood products, commodity trading, or building materials distribution? BlueLinx is looking for a Lumber Product Manager to lead strategic initiatives across our lumber category and help grow one of the industry's most important product lines.
This role is ideal for someone who understands lumber markets, pricing dynamics, inventory management, and customer demand. As a Lumber Product Manager, you will work closely with suppliers, sales teams, branch leadership, and customers to maximize revenue, margin, and market share throughout your assigned region.
Why BlueLinx?
78,000 - 88,000 + Bonus
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Company Holidays
Career Growth: Opportunity to develop and advance your career with a leading building products distributor.
What You’ll Do:
Develop and execute product strategies that drive sales growth, profitability, market share, and customer retention
Monitor lumber market trends, commodity pricing, housing starts, and supplier activity to identify business opportunities and mitigate risk
Build and maintain strong relationships with mills, suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
Optimize inventory levels and product mix to ensure product availability while maximizing inventory turns and profitability
Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities, develop growth strategies, and secure new business
Provide product expertise and market insight to customers, branch teams, and leadership
Develop pricing strategies based on market conditions, competitive intelligence, and profitability objectives
Conduct customer and supplier visits to support relationship development and business growth
What We’re Looking For:
5+ years of experience in lumber, wood products, building materials distribution, wholesale lumber, or a related industry
Strong knowledge of lumber products, commodity markets, mill operations, distribution channels, and pricing dynamics
Experience managing supplier relationships, procurement, pricing strategies, inventory, and product profitability
Demonstrated success growing sales and margins within lumber or building materials categories
Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to interpret market data and make strategic recommendations
Experience collaborating across sales, operations, supply chain, and supplier organizations
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered
Ideal Experience May Include:
Panels Product Management
Commodity Management
Building Materials Sales
Wood Products Distribution
Category Management
Vendor Management
Purchasing or Procurement of Building Materials
Our Values: With every decision and action, we put people first, keep the future in mind, and work as a team toward shared progress:
Customer Centric • Respect • Collaboration • Integrity • Grit
About Us:
BlueLinx is one of America’s largest distributors of building products, with over 70,000 branded and private-label SKUs. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, we have over 2,000 associates and distribute our comprehensive range of structural and specialty products to approximately 15,000 national, regional, and local dealers, as well as specialty distributors, national home centers, industrial, and manufactured housing customers.
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate based on the position requirements and market data. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and other job-related considerations. BlueLinx also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month, 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day, and 8 paid holidays per year.
To report any issues with this job posting, please contact talent@bluelinxco.com
#LI-AH1
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