Product Manager Job - Full-time / Part-time

Requisition #8821Select LocationWaukegan,ILFunctional AreaMerchandisingLine of BusinessFacilities MaintenanceJob TypeFull-TimeMinimum Travel Percentage0-25%Relocation ProvidedNo
Company Overview
HD Supply (www.hdsupply.com) is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America. The company provides a broad range of products and value-add services to approximately 500,000 customers with leadership positions in maintenance, repair and operations, infrastructure and power and specialty construction sectors. Through approximately 650 locations across 48 states and seven Canadian provinces, the company's approximately 16,000 associates provide localized, customer-driven services including jobsite delivery, will call or direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions that contribute to its customers' success. With an active commitment to the communities in which we operate, HD Supply associates are part of a thriving organization that supports the virtues of wellness, diversity and inclusion – all of which are top priorities for the company. Equally as important is empowering our associates to grow professionally while providing competitive benefits and compensation. If you’re ready to find a rewarding career and achieve your full potential with a growing industry leader, HD Supply is ready for you!

Job Summary
Responsible for executing to financial objectives for a product category or categories. Implement the operational plan and work with key merchandising and field resources to drive item selection and pricing for a category or categories. Responsible for item selection within a category or sub-category. Work with respective merchandising resources to implement the appropriate category and supplier strategy.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
- Utilizes the key components of business drivers (e.g. historical performance, industry/competitive landscape, consumer identification, etc) to support category sales growth.
- Executes to the financial targets for a category and influences assortment guidelines and parameters. Executes pricing strategy.
- Supports supplier strategy (e.g. import vs. domestic, national vs. local, branded vs. proprietary).
- Supports the business review process. Influences which items to send to product line review; when new products should be included in the assortment mix; leverages supplier relationships to optimize assortment; and works with key support functions to ensure completion.
- Influences supplier strategy and executes the supplier portfolio. Researches new product lines and continuously shops for competitive prices.
- Makes decisions regarding visual representation of categories in all marketing materials.
- Collaborates with purchasing and operations on forecasting and supply chain set-up for all current and new categories.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations from governing agencies, including Federal and State Import/Export Regulations. Ensures compliance with HD Supply Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.


Nature and Scope
- Experience provides solutions.
- Ensure that work is performed consistently with HD Supply policies and procedures.
- Leads a group or team of support, craft, or lower level professional associates.


Work Environment
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.


Minimum Qualifications
- Must be eighteen years of age
- Must pass the Drug Test
- Must pass the Background Check
- Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable


Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Generally 5+ years experience in related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

HD Supply/ USABlueBook is currently seeking a Product Manager to select items within a category or sub-category. The successful candidate will work with respective merchandising resources to implement the appropriate category and supplier strategy.

This Product Manager position offers a competitive base salary and incentive. It has an extensive Benefits Plan which includes Paid Time Off.

USABlueBook, a part of HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, is the country’s largest distributor of products for water and wastewater operations and maintenance. Begun in 1991 as a company started "by operators for operators" our unique culture continues to flourish in support of customers large and small across the nation. At USABlueBook we truly believe in providing our customers with "The Best Treatment" in everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
- Experience with supply chain functionality
- Wholesale distribution experience preferred
- Experience in Waste Water Treatment or other industry related experience preferred
- Knowledge of MRO products used in Water/Wastewater facility helpful
- Must possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Must work well in a team environment
- Strong business experience in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Proven history of building strong relationships and negotiating.