Category Management Specialist
4 weeks ago
The Category Management Specialist will work closely with the Category Manager to develop and implement strategies for assigned product categories. This includes researching new product and supplier options to drive sales and achieve targets. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a competitive product strategy in accordance with business goals.
- Advises management in selecting the appropriate suppliers for assigned categories.
- Negotiates terms, conditions, and allowances with Suppliers.
- Ensures the punctual delivery of all goods and services within category responsibilities.
- Works with Accounts Payable regarding the billing process in relation to categories.
- Develops account specific plans for key customers.
- Works with the Inventory Analyst to ensure that product placement and replenishment plans are aligned with category expectation.
- Observes competing companies and adapts products to remain competitive in the market.
- Watches trends in buying and customers in order to offer in-demand products.
- Build key partnerships with Suppliers.
- Stay current on the industry and competition.
- Identify, develop, and drive new merchandise programs.
- Introduce new category lines.
- Manage and support Supplier incentives.
- Develops monthly sales plans using corporate goals and strategies.
- Drive department KPIs goals.
- Identify sales opportunities and develop action plans to maximize sales.
- Catalog oversite to ensure that categories/brands/Parts are displayed as expected.
- Coordinates with the marketing department in analyzing trends and adapting marketing strategies.
- Work with other departments to ensure success in promotional plans.
- Ensure pricing is competitive.
- Identify sales opportunities and develop action plans to maximize sales.
- Facilitates Sales and Operations team's product lines training.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 3 plus years in a purchasing or merchandising role.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent leadership skills and proficiency to work in a team environment.
- Advance proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and computer literacy.
- Experience in Power BI or similar business intelligence software is preferred.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation plan complete with attractive benefits offerings that include (not limited to):
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401k, paid time off
Opportunities for advancement
Environmental/Occupational Health and Physical Requirements :
Typical 9-hour workday, employees are expected to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and have the capacity to spend extended periods at a computer.
Occasional lifting of 50lbs or more may be necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.XL Parts and The Parts House (TPH) a Marubeni Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen that meets the Company's guidelines for employment.
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