Category Manager

Category Manager

Full-Time | Product Management | Location Olathe, KS

As Category Manager, you will translate TVH's commercial priorities into a global product strategy for remanufactured parts. Rooted in market research and customer insights, you will collaborate with Sales, Pricing, Product Development, and global leadership to turn high-level vision into actionable growth.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute global growth strategies for the remanufactured parts portfolio, balancing market trends, competitive positioning, and ROI.
• Commercial Execution: Define clear roadmaps, coordinate cross-departmental execution, and regularly align progress with the Steering Committee and executive leadership.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor category health, including margins, turnover, and stock levels, to identify improvement opportunities and drive profitability.
• Vendor Management: Centralize vendor relationships to maximize volume leverage and give procurement and product teams stronger negotiating power.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong global alignment across branches and departments, serving as a key liaison for Sales, Customer Experience, and Marketing.
• Market Intelligence: Continuously track industry trends, competitor moves, and customer needs, sharing actionable insights across the business.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or a technical field (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years in product or project management.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex data into both high-level strategies and step-by-step operational plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch, English, and French, and comfortable presenting to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong technical affinity with hands-on proficiency in MS Office, BI tools (e.g., Tableau), and ERP systems.

What's In It For You

You'll be part of a people-centric culture where your well-being truly matters. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with unique perks like an onsite health clinic and an exceptional dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%.

At our headquarters, you'll enjoy an onsite preschool, a full-service restaurant, and access to an onsite gym to help you stay active and energized. We also foster connection through regular team events and a collaborative, welcoming environment.

We also offer:

• Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and a variety of in-house and external training programs
• The chance to grow both personally and professionally in a dynamic, scale-up environment, backed by the strength and stability of a global company, TVH

People Are At Our Heart

TVH is a global business with a family atmosphere, where people are at the center. We value clarity, mutual respect, kindness, and open communication. Our people are down-to-earth, easy to work and engage with. We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas.

About TVH

TVH is a parts specialist for quality parts and accessories for material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction and agricultural equipment. Working at TVH is opting for a company that excels as an international market leader and is well-known for its unstoppable craving for innovation.

TVH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TVH will not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older.