Merchandising Product Manager - (Onsite) Greenville WI

School Specialty
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Greenville
W6316 Design Drive (Show on map)
Mar 11, 2025
Job Title Merchandising Product Manager - (Onsite) Greenville WI Requisition ID 27751734 Duration Location Greenville, WI, Other Location Description Merchandising Product Manager - Are you ready to make a difference? About School Specialty: We're firm believers that schools should be the most incredible spaces on earth, designed to inspire students to reach, dream, and find success. Our workplace mirrors this philosophy, fostering a similar atmosphere for growth. Here, we not only encourage creativity and collaboration but also empower employees to determine their unique path towards success. Ready to be a part of this transformative journey? Job Summary: Develops the product portfolio, including evaluating, sourcing and selecting items within a product category. Work Location: This will be an onsite role in our Greenville WI location. Compensation Information: Annual salary range of $70K-$85K with a defined annual incentive plan. What you'll do: Responsible for revenue and profit of the product assortment. Development of go-to-market assortment. Development and execution of category strategy promotions in collaboration with Marketing. Manages the product life cycle from item creation to product disposition. Conducts analysis of competitive markets. Analyzes competitor's product mix, pricing and merchandising strategy. Sets item pricing consistent with assortment strategy. Sources, evaluates and selects suppliers that enhance the category's product and service portfolio. Sources, evaluates and selects new products for the category. Determines the supplier matrix needed to support the assortment. Negotiates supplier contracts to include costs, volume buys, rebate programs, shipping/packaging parameters. Tracks performance metrics for the vendor scorecard; measures financial performance of supplier. Makes sales forecast recommendations to Supply Chain partners for inventory planning. Manages all supplier touch points. Support and follow all company policies and procedures. Responsible for item data attributes for Web and Print marketing. What we expect you to bring to the table: Knowledge of essential assortment planning, pricing, promotions and supply chain methods and processes. Ability to conduct market analysis including market conditions and pricing benchmarks. Ability to research the marketplace for new products, sources of supplies, materials, equipment and suppliers. Ability to evaluate sample items of supplies to determine conformance to product specifications to evaluate the capability of suppliers in meeting the product demands of customers. Knowledge of customers purchasing methods and procedures including open-market purchasing methods, formal contracting techniques and competitive bidding. Ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, group identity, commitment and team spirit. Ability to recognize and suggest remedies to problems which may arise in purchasing policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with suppliers and manufacturers' representative to write accurate product descriptions that reflect the equipment and supply needs of the customer. Skilled in working cross-functionally and able to recognize impact of own actions and on others; gains support and commitment of others to achieve common goals. Estimates and budgets time necessary to complete assignments; prioritizes effectively. Seeks to continuously improve; readily supports change and can adapt to daily challenges and larger one-off change events. Displays motivation, initiative, enthusiasm, and commitment to category objectives. Minimum Required Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in either merchandising, purchasing, marketing, or related area. Education and/or Certifications Required: Bachelor's degree in related field Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision (effective day 1) basic life insurance, disability coverage, PAID parental leave, wellness programs, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k, Educational Reimbursement, UNLIMITED paid time off and so much more! We're determined to positively impact the future, one child at a time. *If you share our passion, we need to talk.* *Just imagine what we could do together.* Physical and Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data. Additional Information The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. School Specialty, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment. EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Opportunities@SchoolSpecialty.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #LI-Onsite Job Grade: 12 Openings 1