Product Catagor Manager
CurrentDesign the product line (electrical, fastener, fluid transfer, HVACR, lighting,PPE) structure that maximizes gross profit and customer relevance. Determine the merchandising strategies of private labels vs. national branded products, incl. the breadth and depth of the offering and the numbers of price tiers etc. to drive top-line sales growth. Determine the pricing strategy that supports the category line structure, including identification of primary competitors and relative positioning of those competitors. Collaborate with sales and marketing organization to ensure that the relevant strategies related to business issues or target customer segments are supported by the product portfolio Work with appropriate supply chain partners to ensure the team members are executing product line activity in a manner that enhances the company’s inventory/ logistics objectives Continually monitor the financial performance of the overall product category to ensure there is constant feedback into success of the product line strategy and execution Be responsible for the supplier management effectiveness of the team. Coaching the team and assisting with escalated issues to ensure the effective execution of the category portfolio strategy Develop the skills and professional experiences of team members to drive talent development and improve the performance of the team.