Category Manager

7 days ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States EIS Full time
About EIS

EIS is a leading North American distributor of process materials, production supplies, specialty wire and cable, and value-added fabricated parts for the electrical OEM, motor repair, and assembly markets.

Job Purpose

The Category Manager plays a critical role in the Supply Chain Management organization, responsible for the entirety of supplier relationships and serving as the go-to person for all things related to the category of products being purchased.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop market insights for the entire industry of the category and incorporate those learnings into the category strategy.
  • Track business and industry trends, understand supplier capabilities, performance, organizational structure, and have direct relationships with suppliers.
  • Actively involved in or lead key initiatives such as Strategic Sourcing, New Product Introduction, Contract Negotiations, and Supplier Agility.
  • Take ownership of and drive improvements in supplier Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance.
  • Identify new product needs/specifications and technology roadmap for the category.
  • Manage Make/Buy decision process, understanding supplier and EIS Fabrication Solutions capabilities to drive the best total cost solution.
  • Strong participation in budgeting and operating business plans and leading monthly and quarterly business reviews.
  • Manage inventory targets and reduce excess and obsolescence costs.
  • Liaise with Marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product to support overall corporate objectives.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; a minimum of three to five years of experience related to product/category management and/or supply chain; or equivalent combination of formal education and training experience.
  • Solid knowledge of category management, marketing, and sales principles.
  • Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods.
  • Analytical mind with strategic ability.
  • Excellent communication and people skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP Preferred).
  • Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.

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