Data-Driven Associate Category Manager

Careers and Highline Warren; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers and Highline Warren is seeking an Associate Category Manager to develop and execute category strategies that drive sales growth and profitability. You will analyze performance, trends, and vendor opportunities, partnering with Sales, Sourcing, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure timely execution of initiatives.

Key responsibilities include supporting new product development, vendor program activities, ERP data maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree; 13 years of experience in Product Management, Category Management, Buying or related environment.
• Proficiency with databases and Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage new item setup activities.
• Support new product development with packaging and new part numbers.
• Coordinate collection of eCommerce assets and vendor requirements.
• Research and support new vendors entering the market.
• Support vendor line reviews and vendor program activities.
• Maintain the master vendor program matrix for visibility to Category Management and Finance.
• Create vendor templates for new products and new part numbers.
• Assist with vendor cost changes and ERP template updates.
• Engage cross-functionally with Global Sourcing, Marketing, Sales and Inventory Planning.
• Forecasting and data-driven category planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Adaptability

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Databases

Job description

Careers and Highline Warren is seeking an Associate Category Manager to develop and execute category strategies that drive sales growth and profitability. You will analyze performance, trends, and vendor opportunities, partnering with Sales, Sourcing, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure timely execution of initiatives.

Key responsibilities include supporting new product development, vendor program activities, ERP data maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize