Associate Manager, Product Category Management, Branded Pharmaceuticals

Brasseler USA Inc.; United States; In loco; USD 88.000 - 137.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical

Dental

Vision Coverage

401K Plan with Company Match

PTO

Parental Leave

Income Protection

Work Life Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Benefits

Worldwide Scholarship Program

Volunteer Opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Brasseler USA Inc. is seeking a Category Manager to lead and grow our Brands and Specialty pharmaceutical categories. You will analyze performance, shape strategies, and negotiate supplier terms under managerial guidance.

You will manage new product submissions, pricing, forecasting, and catalog setup, coordinating with suppliers to craft launch promotions and ensure accurate content across channels.

Competenze

• Typically 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in category management or related field.
• Bachelor's degree or global equivalent; Master's degree a plus.
• Experience with branded and private brand product lines and new product launches preferred.

Mansioni

• Own category management, sales analysis, and market share improvement across assigned categories.
• Oversee new product submissions, pricing, forecasting, and item code creation for launches.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop promotional plans and ensure catalog content accuracy.
• Coordinate with marketing and inventory teams to align pricing, placement, and channel strategies.
• Lead and develop team members, manage projects, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

JOB OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for managing and developing our expertise in the product categories inclusive of Brands and Specialty pharmaceuticals. Responsible for developing plans that will result in increased sales, market share and/or profitability. Responsibilities include category analysis, strategy development, supplier profitability and contribution, category maintenance and new product launches. With direction from manager, negotiate supplier distribution agreements, and determine new supplier and/or item setups.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• CATEGORY MANAGEMENT: Ownership of all activities surrounding performance of the categories for which they are responsible. This includes sales and market share analysis, identifying underperforming categories, developing plans and programs to drive sales and market share in both branded and private brand products. Provide strategic guidance on brand and private brand product additions and line extensions.
• NEW PRODUCT ACTIVITIES: Manages the process of all new product submissions. Reviews information provided by PC Associate to ensure all necessary information is obtained from the supplier to facilitate a timely review. Determines which products will be accepted and/or rejected. Determines pricing, forecast and opening order quantities. Oversees process of new item code creation, web attributes and descriptions and development of catalog copy. Works closely with suppliers to develop a promotional plan to support a successful launch.
• CURRENT PRODUCT LINE MANAGEMENT: Determine products and pricing to be featured in all channel media for respective product categories and work with Associate to produce layout and pricing spreadsheets. Collaborates with manager to negotiate buying deals with suppliers and oversees proper communication and implementation to Inventory Management. Performs review of marketing product classifications and item descriptions to ensure the integrity of product content. Accountable for A-system and/or ecommerce classifications, item descriptions and images to ensure the integrity of product content. Reviews and approves products identified by SKU Optimization for stocking, non-stocking and inventory returns.
• CHANNEL MARKETING: Oversees layout and presentation for respective categories in all channel media and marketing platforms within established deadlines. Accountable for all issue resolution in this process.
• OTHER: Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required. Provides guidance to associates and/or specialists to support all activities.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Excellent Excel Skills. Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office. Must have strong analytical skills and must have excellent communication skills. Must be able to multi-task and work in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills. Train, lead, and develop their team on processes and procedures.

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Strong management skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate and develop team members for high performance. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively. Strong presentation and public speaking skills. Strong decision making, analysis and problem solving skills with ability to multi-task. Understand and act on financial information that may contribute to business profitability. Ability to manage successful projects, manage risks, costs, time and project teams. Lead team to achieve company goals in effective ways. Strong planning and organizational skills and techniques. Communicate effectively with management. Good negotiating skills. Build relationships, understand organizational complexities and manage conflict. Broad professional and managerial skills with an understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Typically 7 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience; first-level manager.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The posted range for this position is $87,547 to $136,792 which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc. This position is eligible for a bonus not reflected in the posted range.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Coverage
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Income Protection
• Work Life Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational Benefits
• Worldwide Scholarship Program
• Volunteer Opportunities

EEO Statement

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Work Arrangement Types

Work From Home: Work is performed directly from the TSM's home office.

Hybrid: Time is scheduled between working from a TSM home office and at a company facility, as required.

Onsite: Work is performed exclusively at a company facility.

Field: Position requires traveling to different locations within a specific geographic territory, as assigned.