Category manager Networking, Smart Home Domain - Hacienda Heights, United States - Newegg
Description
Develop an effective plan to grow your category line to meet achieved budgeted goals in sales, margin, operating profit, customer acquisition, repurchase, retention, and customer satisfaction * Develop supply chain inefficiencies i.e.
inventory turns, reduction in customer returns, overstock, out of stock, and aging item * Research and identify opportunities for further mid-term to long-term category business development * Establish high level vendor partnerships and negotiate optimized business terms and conditions * Conduct business and financial analysis, including forecasting, monitoring, and reporting * Manage bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make trade-offs, balance business needs versus technical constraints, and maximize business benefit while building great customer experiences * Work cross-functionally with other departments and business units * Manage the entire category line life cycle from strategic planning to execution management * Negotiate with vendors to secure lowest total delivered cost, volume incentives, rebates, advertising and other applicable allowances * Involved in business channel development * Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends * Devise long-term development strategies for product categories * Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products * Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services * Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands * Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility * Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category * Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory * Assume responsibility for budget development, reporting, and GMV/EBITDA for the category * * Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of related work experience.
* Minimum 5+ years of eCommerce category management experience is required; online advertising industry experience and previous sales/business development experience are highly desired.
* Product knowledge of Consumer Electronics including printers and office solutions equipment * Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to think and plan clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solving, scope technical requirements, and prioritize.
* Sound business judgment, proven ability for effective leadership, strong analytical thinking skills, and commitment to a high standard and example setting.
* Solid knowledge of category management, marketing, and sales principles * Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods * Proficient in MS Office * An analytical mind with a strategic ability * Excellent communication and people skills * An excellent problem solver Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled