Category Manager Job at ISC Sales, Plano, TX

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  • ISC Sales
  • Plano, TX

Job Description

Position Summary: The Category Manager will concentrate on cultivating insights, recognizing opportunities, vendor management, and conveying recommendations to spearhead future industry expansion. Conduct reporting and analysis to reinforce designated product categories, providing valuable information on category and supplier performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify opportunities to address customer problems and drive incremental business value

Provide regular updates on projected milestones, progress, and results

Assist in driving product launches including working with management and the marketing team

Execute day-to-day category management responsibilities while actively sourcing new vendors and products based on targeted trends and categories

Engage with suppliers to obtain thorough product details, encompassing specifications, images, pricing data, and additional content, necessitating collaboration with various teams and direct interaction with suppliers

In partnership with the rest of marketing, assess the effectiveness of programs that support your products on an ongoing basis, and report back to the business on the required changes

Research current industrial trends to proactively find products that have the potential for success

Develop and implement go-to-market plans and collaborate with departments to execute the category strategy effectively

Understand the competitive landscape—be an expert on our competition and how they are positioned

Generate, oversee, and revise reports related to emerging suppliers, SKU efficiency, sales outcomes, and gaps in product assortment

Actively and consistently assess the financial success and future success of categories and suppliers, comparing them to category product strategies and key performance indicators (KPIs) to uphold an exceptional customer experience

Qualifications:

2-5 years of category management experience/purchasing experience as a Buyer

Proficient in data analysis, presentation development, and effective communication through data

Track record of using qualitative and quantitative data to prioritize and drive decision-making

Demonstrates a curious and quick learning ability

Ecommerce experience a plus

Industrial background a plus

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree and two years of category management or equivalent work experience

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

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