Product Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize stock levels across 3+ branches using sales forecasts.
• Track inventory health by identifying slow-moving or obsolete materials.
• Expedite vendor orders to fulfill urgent customer and branch demands.
• SOURCE flat rolled products based on market and customer needs.
• Manage mill relationships, tracking production schedules and constraints.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to maximize savings and quality.
• QUALIFY new suppliers to diversify the vendor network.
• PARTNER with sales on customer requirements and product substitutions.
• UPDATE internal teams on pricing trends and mill lead times.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7+ years of procurement experience purchasing stainless steel flat rolled mill products.
• Technical & Professional Skills:
• Inventory Optimization - Proactively manage and optimize stock levels to prevent shortages.
• Vendor Management - Skilled in negotiation, supplier relations, and ensuring vendor quality.
• Advanced Excel - Highly proficient in data analysis and reporting (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner effectively with sales, operations, and leadership teams.
• Supply Chain Strategy - Focused on cost reduction, supply continuity, and process improvement.
• Compliance & Problem-Solving - Adaptable in navigating fast-paced environments and import/export regulations.