Job Purpose:
Our Senior Product Manager is responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and execution plan for a highly complex product portfolio. This role must define the Go-to-Market strategy for their portfolio by establishing: Where to Play, How to Win, and what Capabilities & Tracking are needed to deliver against their specific financial plan.Job Responsibilities:
● Manage all aspects of assortment and vendor management including: go-to-market strategy, market trend analysis, programs to create demand, financials, cross-functional intercompany and supplier relationships, product selection, negotiation and deal closure, guidance for selling organization.● Financial management including sales results, item lifecycle, returns, margins, program dollars, terms and conditions, and corporate goals, supported by Finance Team.
● Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned product lines.
Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:
● Lead product and vendor strategy, category performance, supplier negotiations, promotions, and profitability initiatives. Drive portfolio growth and financial results for a leading specialty packaging and distribution company. Not an IT position.
● Role will establish: Where to Play, How to Win, and what Capabilities & Tracking are needed to achieve their specific financial targets.
● Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Packaging Equipment & Automation.
● 5-10 years of experience in Category Management, Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Management, or Commercial Strategy within large-scale B2B distribution or manufacturing environments.
● Experience owning senior and executive supplier relationships; optimizing portfolio assortments; leading major contract negotiations; and serving as the category source of truth for market, competitive, and industry insights strongly preferred.
● Proven ability to operate as a category P&L owner and lead through influence at enterprise scale is highly preferred.
● Demonstrated ability to present and clearly define sourcing strategy to varied audiences.
● Metrics driven: strong analytical skills are a must, including the ability to absorb and process large amounts of data into actionable information.
Work Experience:
● 10-15 years of related job experience.● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.● Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.Education:
● Bachelor's Degree PreferredWhat We Offer
- Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
- Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
- Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
- Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.
About Veritiv
Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.
Skills Required
- 5-10 years of experience in Category Management, Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Management, or Commercial Strategy within large-scale B2B distribution or manufacturing environments
- Experience owning senior and executive supplier relationships
- Experience optimizing portfolio assortments
- Experience leading major contract negotiations
- Experience serving as a category source of truth for market, competitive, and industry insights
- Ability to operate as a category P&L owner and lead through influence at enterprise scale
- Ability to present and clearly define sourcing strategy to varied audiences
- Strong analytical skills and ability to process large amounts of data into actionable information
- 10-15 years of related job experience
- Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes
- Experience interpreting strategy and policy to set and deliver objectives
- Bachelor's degree
Veritiv Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and company profit-sharing that enhance long-term savings. Defined benefit/contribution pension options are also referenced, strengthening the retirement package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit-sharing for all employees and pay-for-performance programs provide additional earning potential tied to achieving goals. These incentives appear prominently alongside base pay and core benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is comprehensive, complemented by life and disability protections. Recent investments kept employee health premiums the same or lower, improving overall value.
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Veritiv is a North American leader in business-to-business distribution solutions. We’re a Fortune 500® company with approximately 8,200 employees, $8.3 billion in revenue, and an expansive North American network. A leading provider of packaging, print and paper, publishing, facility solutions and logistics, we serve customers across virtually every industry – including more than half of our fellow Fortune 500 companies. We are shaping our systems and processes to support a successful and sustainable future. We don’t just encourage an entrepreneurial spirit, we embody it.
