Category Manager - Bearings and Power Transmission

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Category Manager - Bearings and Power Transmission Full Time Individual Contrib Birmingham, AL, US 1 Attachments 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1079 Primary Purpose The Category Manager is responsible for supplier selection, product assortment, implementation of strategies and tactics, growing sales and increasing profitability of assigned product classes in line with total category objectives. This role establishes effective working relationships with key vendors and maximizes supplier negotiations. Major Responsibilities ManageanddevelopKey/Core/HighProfileSupplierRelationships OwnanddevelopCategoryPlansforStrategicCategoriesinconjunctionwithLeadership Responsibleforassistingandcontributingtothedevelopmentandcreationofthetotalcategory/ product strategies, objectives and tactics. This position will be accountable for driving the performance of product classes and items within the respective category. Developacompleterangeoftacticsandinitiativesindrivingbusinessgrowthandprofitability. Accountable for gross margin / return on investment for assigned category. Maximizesassortmentbreadthanddepththroughselectionofsuppliersandproducts.Workclosely with key suppliers to develop actionable plans designed to improve sales, profits and brand positioning. Responsible for supporting comprehensive marketing plans and initiatives designed to achieve productcategorygoalsincludingpromotions,incentives,PR,educationandtraining,tradeshowsand catalogs. Evaluatesalternativeandpotentialcategories,productsandsuppliersbasedonprograms,pricing, market trends, product offering, quality and capacity including discounts, rebates and advertising funds to service ORS Nasco and its key customers. Negotiateandcontrolallproductcosts.Negotiateallaspectsofsupplierprograms,promotions, payment, freight terms and return policies. Responsibletomonitorandcommunicatesupplierperformance. Supportthestrategy,growthanddevelopmentofORSNascoprivatebrandswithinassigned category. Develop effective cross-functional relationships within the organization in order to effectively accomplish the responsibilities of the function. Relationships include but are not limited to the followingteams:Marketing,CustomerCare,Operations,Inventory,SalesLeadership,Information Technology and Finance. Performs other duties as assigned Skills/Knowledge Required Stronganalyticalanddecisionmakingskills Excellentcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytoworkacrossfunctions Capacityforcreativethinkinginnegotiatingorproblemsolvingatmosphere Exceptionalorganizationalskillsandstrongattentiontodetail Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with business partners, client’s prospects, subcontractors, and consultants. Expert abilities in Microsoft Office Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Education and Experience Bachelor'sDegree-Businessorrelateddiscipline 3+ years experience in merchandising, product management, or category management Noticeto all applicants: ORS Nasco is adrug‑free workplace. Alcohol and drug misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of ORS Nasco employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, ORS Nasco is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace. Employees may be subject to drug screening if safety concerns arise or if reasonable suspicion is warranted. Noticeto third‑party agencies: ORS Nascodoes not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruiting Agreement, ORS Nasco will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fees. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, ORS Nasco explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of ORS Nasco. #J-18808-Ljbffr