Category Program Manager in Charlotte

Energy Jobline ZR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Category Program Manager – Private Label to lead assigned sub-categories, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive profitable growth through data-driven analysis and sourcing initiatives. Travel internationally will be required to visit suppliers and support product development.

The role emphasizes strategic category planning, supplier negotiations, and successful launches of private label products in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Category Management, Product Development, Buying, Procurement, or related commercial role.
• Experience developing business cases and analyzing product performance.
• Experience working with international suppliers or private label products.

Responsibilities

• Manage private label sub-categories by monitoring sales, profitability, and key metrics.
• Develop business cases for new product introductions, conversions, and sourcing initiatives.
• Support product development: specs, supplier selection, sampling, commercialization.
• Optimize assortment, SKU rationalization, and lifecycle decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance across functions to execute strategies.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitive activity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Category management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Category Program Manager – Private Label is responsible for managing assigned private label sub-categories and supporting category strategy execution through data-driven analysis, product development, sourcing initiatives, and business case development. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams and domestic and international suppliers to identify private label opportunities, optimize product assortment, improve category performance, and drive profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the performance of assigned private label sub-categories by monitoring sales, profitability, and key business metrics.
• Identify private label growth and margin improvement opportunities, and develop business cases for new product introductions, product conversions, and sourcing initiatives.
• Support product development initiatives, including product specifications, supplier selection, sampling, and commercialization.
• Optimize product assortment, SKU rationalization, and product lifecycle decisions to maximize category performance.
• Participate in domestic and international vendor sourcing and negotiation activities to secure competitive pricing, quality, and supply continuity.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to execute private label strategies.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to support strategic decision-making.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance category efficiency and profitability.
• Travel internationally as needed to visit suppliers, evaluate manufacturing capabilities, and support product development initiatives.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Solid understanding of category management and private label principles.
• Emerging negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Understanding of product development and international sourcing processes .
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools; experience with BI platforms is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Category Management, Product Development, Buying, Procurement, or a related commercial role.
• Experience developing business cases and analyzing product performance .
• Experience working with international suppliers or private label products .

Key Performance Indicators (Success Metrics)

• Achievement of private label revenue growth and margin targets.
• Successful development and launch of new private label products.
• Improvement in SKU productivity and assortment effectiveness.
• Return on investment (ROI) from private label and sourcing initiatives.
• Supplier performance, including cost, quality, delivery, and service levels.
• Timely execution of category strategies and cross-functional initiatives.