Product Manager Trainee

Hanes Companies, a division of Leggett & Platt, is seeking a Management Trainee in supply chain. This position offers an opportunity to learn our business, work with key management personnel, and make decisions that influence company performance. Domestic and international travel is required.

Objectives

Fine tune working capital management skills

Establish and execute market and product strategies

Develop key supplier and customer relationships

Sharpen negotiating, marketing and selling skill sets

Day-to-day Duties

Forecast demand and purchase products needed in line with market service expectations

Analyze product costs vs. market pricing

Drive product positioning that optimizes sales growth and profitability

Link customer product requirements with supplier capabilities and production schedules

Monitor daily orders; recognize and implement improvements to order fulfillment

Work closely with sales staff to update customers’ product demand, product quality requirements and new product development needs

Assess customer quality requirements and implement suggested improvements in product and service quality

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field of study is required. Candidates must have strong analytical skills and be able to communicate effectively.

Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits offered: health, dental and vision insurance; 401‑K; discounted stock program; paid time off and holidays; employee assistance program; gym reimbursement; education reimbursement; and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

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