Senior Manager, Product Category Management - Gates, United States - White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC.

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Senior Manager, Product Category Management - Tools & Equipment

Georgia

Single job with flexible work locations
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Job Summary

Responsible for leading and delivering on a profitable growth strategy, operational plan and financial objectives for a product category or categories.

Responsible for managing the direction and financial objectives for a product category or categories. Lead and implement the assortment planning from business performance review to developing suppliers to supplier negotiations.

Create operational plans and work with key merchandising and field resources to drive item selection and pricing for a category or categories.

Develop suppliers and negotiate terms.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

Develops strategies and business plans for respective categories, supported by executable initiatives that deliver results in line with short- and long-term goals.

Ensures accurate and competitive pricing across the category.
Executes the business review process.

Decides which items to send to product line review; when new products should be included in the assortment mix; leverages supplier relationships to optimize assortment; and works with key support functions to ensure completion.

Understands key business drivers for a category/categories (e.g. historical performance, industry/competitive landscape, consumer identification, etc.) to support category sales growth
Assumes full P&L responsibility with emphasis on sales, gross margin, inventory turns, and EBITDA
Makes key decisions on sourcing and developing new suppliers, and negotiating terms. Recommends product pricing guidelines consistent with pricing strategy. Influences assortment guidelines and parameters.
Manages supplier strategy (e.g. import vs domestic, national vs local, branded vs proprietary, etc.) and executes the supplier portfolio.
Oversees visual representation of the product lines in all marketing material including catalogs, etc.

Collaborates with purchasing and operations on forecasting and supply chain set-up for all merchandising fixtures for current and new programs.

Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations from governing agencies, including Federal and State Import/Export Regulations. Ensures compliance with internal Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Nature and Scope
Solutions require analysis and investigation.
Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience. May recommend/make decisions regarding new programs/initiatives that have significant impact to the business and carry consequences in unsuccessful endeavors.
Manages a larger team or multiple small teams through direction of subordinate management and/or supervisory staff.
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.
Education and Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
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White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer.

White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.

About White Cap

White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC ("White Cap") serves as a one-stop shop providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, residential and infrastructure end markets.

White Cap is comprised of multiple brands in the U.S., including Ram Tool, and the Brafasco, Brock White and NCA brands in Canada.

White Cap operates approximately 450 branches across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees and offers nearly 200,000 SKUs to approximately 200,000 customers.
Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Mid-Size Equipment in the Construction and Concrete Industry

Ability to analyze current Portfolio and create Product & Assortment Strategies to drive Market Share, Margin Expansion and Inventory Productivity.

Ability to Work & Partner Multi-Functionally Creating an Efficient Workflow with Sales, Marketing, Data Management, Pricing, Finance, and other functions to drive a seamless Internal & External Customer Experience.

An Urgency to Promote, Resolve, and Partner with our Internal Sales Teams and Field Leadership Teams to Execute on Product Strategies and Customer Needs.

Job ID

WCJR-019541
Functional Area

Sourcing
White Cap offers the following benefits to all full-time associates. Benefits for associates covered by a collective bargaining agreement may differ.
Medical (w/ prescription drug coverage), dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program
Health Care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Critical Illness, Accident & Whole Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) w/ Company Match
Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, Sick Time and Wellness Day

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