Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee core and extended product assortments in accordance with customer demand, sales performance, and supplier capabilities.

• Assist in the creation and implementation of category strategies, encompassing assortment adjustments, supplier negotiations, and value positioning.

• Foster supplier relationships by conducting performance assessments, implementing cost initiatives, and promoting ongoing collaboration.

• Examine sales, margin, and inventory data to assess category performance, recognize trends, and facilitate data-driven decision-making.

• Collaborate with Sales, Sourcing, Marketing, and Operations to implement category initiatives that align with business objectives.

• Keep abreast of market trends, competitive activity, and product opportunities.

• Aid in the introduction of new products and the management of their lifecycle.

• Contribute to category-level margin, inventory, and working capital goals through pricing strategies, cost initiatives, and supplier programs.

• Execute other responsibilities as designated by departmental leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in category management, sourcing, merchandising, or product management, ideally within industrial distribution or B2B settings.

• Strong analytical and financial skills with a background in evaluating sales, margin, and inventory performance.

• Capability to implement category plans and manage several initiatives concurrently.

• Knowledge of market dynamics, customer requirements, and competitive positioning.

• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across various functions.

• Proficient communication and supplier relationship management skills.

• Experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).

• Must be able to work in extremely hot or cold and dusty environments.

• May need to pass forklift and/or other warehouse equipment certifications.

• Ability to handle and manage physical inventory, including lifting up to 25 lbs or more with assistance while adhering to standard operating and safety protocols.

• Capable of performing physical tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing.

• Required visual abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, along with the capacity to adjust focus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage.

• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only).

• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents.

• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave.

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from the date of hire; 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hiring.

• Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Reimbursement for safety shoes and safety glasses (based on position).

• Employee discounts through BenefitHub.

• Opportunities for advancement.