Product Manager - Lumber

Location: Columbia

DescriptionA Lumber Product Manager is a key role within Weyerhaeuser’s Product Management team and reports to the Senior Product Manager in the Sales Enablement organization. In this role, the Product Manager leverages an advanced understanding of lumber technology, market needs and is an integral resource for product development and management. They provide input, set direction and have an excellent understanding of business fundamentals to maintain a focus on critical product management initiatives.

To be successful in this role, a product manager must have excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, as well as a strong understanding of product development processes, market dynamics, and customer behavior. They must also be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and be comfortable managing multiple products simultaneously.

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Job Location:

The preferred location is Seattle Headquarters, Atlanta, GA or Hot Springs, AR. Consideration will be given to those that are located in a state that Weyerhaeuser operates in:
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina,

Key Responsibilities:

Manages a portfolio of products and services. while supporting the development and implementation of enhanced or new products that align with the company's overall goals

Partnering with customers, sales, engineering and manufacturing to identify customer needs, preferences, and pain points, and using this information to develop market outlooks that drive product mix, segment, channel, and geographic sales and manufacturing plans.

Identifying and assessing key business drivers, product requirements, relevant market trends and emerging opportunities and risks for building products.

Monitoring product performance and conducting ongoing market analysis to identify opportunities for new product opportunities.

Proactively developing actionable insights and recommendations that inform and shape our strategies using analytical tools and models leveraging internal and external data sources that drive recommendations to improve competitive positioning.

Qualifications HS Degree and minimum of 3-5 years Wood Products or relevant industry product experience including 1+ years project management experience.

Education:

2-year or Bachelor's degree preferred

This role works with teams across multiple time zones and requires travel throughout North America up to 30% of the time with visits of up to one week in duration

Experience in research, analytical and project management roles.

Demonstrated business and financial competency.

Understanding of wood products business profitability drivers and quality, ideally from both manufacturing and sales perspective.

Strong team player with ability to proactively solve problems and effectively communicate.

About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

What We Offer:

Compensation:
This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $82,500-$123,000 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits:
When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance…