Category Manager – Metalworking

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and implement category strategies for designated product categories to promote profitable growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and improve operational efficiency.

• Manage both core and extended product assortments in alignment with customer demand, sales performance, and supplier capabilities.

• Assist in the development and execution of category plans, which include assortment modifications, supplier negotiations, and value positioning.

• Cultivate supplier relationships, including conducting performance evaluations, initiating cost-saving measures, and maintaining ongoing collaboration.

• Examine sales, margin, and inventory data to assess category performance, identify 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 actions, and product opportunities; support the introduction of new products and lifecycle management.

• Aid in achieving category-level margin, inventory, and working capital goals through pricing strategies, cost initiatives, and supplier programs.

• Carry out other tasks as assigned 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, preferably in 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 juggle multiple initiatives concurrently.

• Comprehension 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 abilities.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options 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 (applicable to U.S. positions only).

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

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

• Leave as mandated by federal, state, and local laws.

• 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 annually based on seniority and advanced upon hire.

• 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 (dependent on position).

• Employee discounts available through BenefitHub.

• Opportunities for advancement.