Product Manager II - Wood Products IT (Planning)
Weyerhaeuser · Seattle, Washington, United States · $119K–$179K/yr
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Product Manager will lead cross-functional teams to modernize planning capabilities, including S&OP, supply planning, and scheduling. They will act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and IT to drive digital transformation and implement strategic planning solutions.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 8 years of IT experience with 5 years in product management, specifically within supply chain or sales sectors. A bachelor's degree is required, and proficiency in agile methodologies and planning platforms like SAP IBP or Kinaxis is essential.
Benefits
Full description
At Weyerhaeuser, we are the world’s premier timber, land, and forest products company. Sustainability has been central to our business since 1938, when we planted our first seedling by hand. For more than 100 years, our people have made a lasting impact by managing every acre with diligence, patience, and pride. That is the Weyerhaeuser way. Our IT team is digitally transforming how we plan, produce, and deliver products across our business. We are modernizing planning capabilities by leveraging advanced technologies, data-driven insights, and integrated planning platforms to improve decision-making and operational performance. Help shape the future of planning at Weyerhaeuser as we drive digital transformation across Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Planning, Scheduling, and related business processes.
As a Product Manager II on the Wood Products IT Planning team, you will guide cross-functional teams to support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Supply Planning, Scheduling, and broader supply chain planning capabilities. In this senior role, you will serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, championing planning solutions that align with strategic business objectives and deliver measurable value. You will play a key role in a major planning transformation initiative, partnering closely with business leaders and implementation teams to evaluate, implement, and sustain modern planning platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with business and IT to ensure solutions meet business needs and support WP strategic goals.
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure technology partners deliver to WY expectations.
- Collaborate closely with business leaders to understand pain points and identify high-value opportunities for process and technology improvements.
- Build and maintain product backlog, prioritizing features based on ROI, feasibility, and strategic alignment.
- Understand, rank, and prioritize business requirements while ensuring each product release delivers maximum business value.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop strategic AI roadmaps and measurable KPIs to optimize operational excellence in sales, aligning to AI initiatives and strategic goals.
- Promote the adoption of cutting-edge AI systems to increase efficiencies and automate sales execution processes.
- Educate and support end-users to ensure adoption and optimal use of solutions.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years in product management or related technology roles focused on delivering products or solutions (preferably in sales or other relevant sectors).
- Advanced proficiency in core product management disciplines, such as product visioning, roadmap planning, requirements management, agile delivery, stakeholder engagement, and governance
- High level of business acumen and judgement. Experience managing products with broad scope and impact – for example, solutions used across multiple product lines or business units, including custom-built systems with significant annual operating budgets.
- Strong understanding of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Supply Planning, Production Scheduling, Inventory Management, and broader supply chain planning processes.
- Familiarity with AI frameworks and platforms such as Azure Machine Learning is highly valued.
- Experience implementing, supporting, or optimizing planning solutions such as SAP IBP, o9 Solutions, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, APO, or similar planning platforms.
- Proven track record in agile delivery, backlog management, requirements gathering, testing, and end-user training.
- Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously under time constraints.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex technical concepts into business terms and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Information Systems, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline) or equivalent experience is required. An advanced degree (MBA or MS in a related field) is highly preferred.
About Weyerhaeuser At Weyerhaeuser, we are the world’s premier timber, land, and forest products company. Sustainability is the founding concept of our business, and our values drive every decision to ensure we continue to lead the forestry industry in sustainability practices. And we know about sustainability – we led it in the forestry industry when we planted our first seedling by hand in 1938. We recognize that our success is dependent on the success of our people. For over 100 years, our Weyerhaeuser team has been making a difference in the world – from the seedlings we plant, to the forests and trees we nurture, we ensure every acre is managed with diligence, patience and pride. That’s the Weyerhaeuser way.
What We Offer:
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $119,088 - $178,774 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 20%25 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 Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5%25 of your eligible pay.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us! If you believe in the same core values that we do - safety, integrity, citizenship, sustainability, and inclusion – then we believe Weyerhaeuser will be an incredible place for you to develop and grow your career.
Attention Internal Applicants: To ensure transparency across the organization, please have a discussion with your manager prior to applying for any new opportunities. If you need any help facilitating this conversation, please reach out to your HR Representative for guidance. For more information on how to apply, including best practices for updating your profile or partnering with HR and Recruiting, please visit our internal applicant page on Roots: wy.com/applicants
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.
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