Automotive & Powersports Performance Category Lead

CarParts.com; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CarParts.com is seeking a Category Manager for Automotive & Powersports Performance in Long Beach, CA. You will own the P&L for the performance parts category, shaping assortment, pricing, and vendor strategy across exhaust, intake, suspension, and more.

You will collaborate with marketing, pricing, supply chain, catalog, and analytics teams to drive revenue and margin using data-driven decisions. This in-person role reports to the Director of Merchandising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, supply chain, or related field
• 2+ years in category management, merchandising, buying, or product management, preferably in automotive aftermarket or performance parts
• Proven ownership of a category P&L with measurable revenue and margin growth
• Hands-on vendor negotiation experience covering cost, terms, and marketing funds
• Strong analytical skills, including SQL and Databricks, plus advanced Excel and BI tools like Tableau/Power BI/Looker
• Working knowledge of aftermarket fitment data (ACES/PIES) and MAP policies
• Clear written and verbal communication with ability to present to leadership and vendors
• Willingness to travel up to 10-15% for vendor visits and industry events

Responsibilities

• Own category revenue, gross margin, and contribution margin targets; build annual plan and quarterly forecasts
• Track market trends and enthusiast segments to set priorities
• Run weekly business reviews on sales, conversion, margin, and inventory; address root causes with vendors

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data-driven decision making

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, supply chain, or related field

Tools

SQL

Databricks

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

CarParts.com is seeking a Category Manager for Automotive & Powersports Performance in Long Beach, CA. You will own the P&L for the performance parts category, shaping assortment, pricing, and vendor strategy across exhaust, intake, suspension, and more.

You will collaborate with marketing, pricing, supply chain, catalog, and analytics teams to drive revenue and margin using data-driven decisions. This in-person role reports to the Director of Merchandising.