Building Materials Manager

Annual Salary is $100K - 150K (DOE)

Benefits: Relocation housing assistance offered

Key Responsibilities

• Manage product assortment, purchasing strategy, and pricing across key building material categories
• Analyze sales, margin, and inventory data to guide purchasing and merchandising decisions
• Develop strategies to improve product performance, sales growth, and profitability
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating pricing, rebates, and promotional programs
• Monitor inventory levels and product movement to maintain optimal stock levels across locations
• Collaborate with branch and department leaders to review sales performance, product assortment, and pricing strategy
• Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards using POS or ERP systems to support leadership decision-making
• Conduct regular location visits to evaluate product availability, merchandising standards, and inventory performance
• Monitor market trends and customer demand to adjust product mix and purchasing strategy

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in building materials, lumber supply, hardware distribution, or contractor supply retail
• Strong background in category management, purchasing, inventory planning, or product merchandising
• Proven ability to manage sales performance, margins, and inventory turnover
• Experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier relationships
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data
• Experience working with ERP or POS systems for reporting and inventory management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel between locations as needed
• Valid driver's license required