Supervisor, Product Category Management (USABlueBook) - Waukegan, IL

Product Category Manager

Responsible for executing to the financial objectives for a product category or categories. Implement the operational plan and works with key merchandising and field resources to drive item selection and pricing for a category or categories. Responsible for item selection within a category or sub-category. Work with respective merchandising resources to implement the appropriate category and supplier strategy.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Executes to the financial targets for a category and influences assortment guidelines and parameters. Executes pricing strategy.
• Researches new product lines and shops for competitive prices.
• Influences supplier strategy and executes the supplier portfolio.
• Makes decisions regarding 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.
• Supports the business review process. Influences 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.
• Supports supplier strategy (e.g. import vs domestic, national vs local, branded vs proprietary, etc.).
• Utilizes knowledge of key business drivers for a category/categories (e.g. historical performance, industry/competitive landscape, consumer identification, etc.) to support category sales growth.

Nature and Scope

• Experience provides solutions.
• Ensures that work is performed consistently with company policies and procedures.
• Leads a group or team of support, craft, or lower level professional associates.

Work Environment

• 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 5% to 20% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Pay Range: $101,800.00-$154,300.00 Annual

HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates:

• Medical (with Prescription drug coverage), dental, and vision plans
• Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
• Paid Sick Time
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

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We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.