Category Manager

NAPA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is seeking a Product Manager to lead strategic category direction and improve sales, profits and market share in the US Automotive Aftermarket. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to develop competitive programs and drive procurement, sales and marketing initiatives.

The role requires 1–3 years in product management, contract negotiations, data analysis, and procurement, with travel up to 30%. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in Product Management including contract negotiations, program management, data analysis and procurement activities.
• Managerial presentation and reporting experience preferred.
• Ability to manage congruent and diverging projects.
• Travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes overall market strategies for specific product categories.
• Coordinates with various departments and oversees all strategic initiatives for assigned product groups in relation to category management, product assortment, promotions and marketing, pricing, supply chain, sales, customer service and information technology.
• Initiates and manages vendor relationships and negotiations for the sourcing of specific product categories.
• Determines viability of potential vendors as it pertains to pricing, quality, service capabilities and financial stability.
• Operates as a project manager for any vendor or program changes.
• Research and analyze sales and profitability performance metrics.

Skills

Product management

Contract negotiations

Program management

Data analysis

Procurement

Presentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Mission

Ownership of strategic category direction aimed specifically at enhancing GPC’s sales, profit, inventory turns, and market position within the industry while upholding GPC’s high standards of ethics and integrity as a representative of the corporation.

Position Performance Measures

Grow Genuine Parts Company’s sales, profits and market share within the US Automotive Aftermarket Manage relationships with suppliers to both procure and present competitive programs to the market Create efficiencies with key internal and external stakeholders, while working across various APG departments to effectively develop procurement, sales and marketing programs

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes overall market strategies for specific product categories
• Coordinates with various departments and oversees all strategic initiatives for assigned product groups in relation to category management, product assortment, promotions and marketing, pricing, supply chain, sales, customer service and information technology
• Initiates and manages vendor relationships and negotiations for the sourcing of specific product categories
• Determines viability of potential vendors as it pertains to pricing, quality, service capabilities and financial stability
• Operates as a project manager for any vendor or program changes
• Research and analyze sales and profitability performance metrics

Experience, Education, and Abilities

1-3 years in Product Management (or equivalent experience), including contract negotiations, program management, data analysis and procurement activities required Managerial presentation and reporting experience preferred Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required Ability to manage congruent and diverging projects Work performed in a typical office environment Travel up to 30% of the time

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.