Capital Lumber is hiring an onsite Buyer / Product Manager in Salt Lake City, UT to own product execution, inventory strategy, and vendor purchasing.

Manage the full product lifecycle, from conception through sale
Monitor marketplace trends and develop sales and marketing strategies
Research current market trends and create new products to meet customer needs
Participate in and support daily sales activity
Help develop and implement special sales plans and programs
Maintain program pricing pages for the sales team
Introduce new products to sales departments and coordinate product education for Capital Lumber employees and customers
Purchase, manage, and maintain inventory to Capital standards for turns, turn and earn, and budgeted levels using an inventory model system
Own the inventory budgeting process and related ROA projections and management
Manage inventory levels to meet aging targets
Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counting
Research and cultivate new vendors
Maintain relationships with current vendors, including purchasing products
Complete other duties as assigned by your supervisor and remain flexible with changing needs

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or relevant industry experience
8+ years of experience in the lumber industry, including vendor relationships
Understanding of profit and loss as it relates to sales, inventory, and overall business performance
Ability to model Capital values and generate innovative solutions
Ability to communicate effectively and engage customers and team members
Drive and accountability for results in a fast-paced environment
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once
Strong urgency for goal achievement
Results-oriented approach with ability to make quick decisions when conditions change
Strong follow-up skills to ensure tasks deliver expected results
Detail-oriented execution with speed, accuracy, and efficiency
Occasional travel required
Physical requirements: lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds for 5% or less of the workday
Physical requirements: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for 5% or less of the workday
Physical/health capabilities: talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn, and reason for all of the workday
Movement requirements: sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods
Work capabilities: use a keyboard and perform manual tasks for prolonged periods

Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)
9 Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
TeleDoc
Best Doctors
Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
401(k) Plan with Match Percentage
Employee Assistance Program
Hearing Services
Tuition Reimbursement
Smart Dollar
Wellness Program through Vitality with program completion incentive towards medical premium

Buyer / Product Manager

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