Director of Category Management

Morsco; Addison (TX); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical and Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) - plus paidholid

Parental Leave

Voluntary benefits: Vision

Long-term Disability

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Additional Voluntary Benefits through

Résumé du poste

Reece is seeking a Director of Category Management to lead end-to-end strategy, performance, and profitability for Waterworks product categories. The role focuses on improving margins, optimizing inventory, and strengthening supplier relationships across valves, hydrants, PVC, ductile iron, and fittings.

The ideal candidate will have deep Waterworks product knowledge, extensive category management experience, and a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field; MBA a plus.
• 8+ years of category management or procurement experience in Waterworks, plumbing, or building materials.
• Deep product knowledge of Waterworks products (materials, standards, applications).
• Experience working with contractors, distributors, or manufacturer reps.

Responsabilités

• Develop and own the category strategy aligned with market trends and company objectives.
• Maintain a profitable, regionally relevant assortment and conduct SKU rationalization.
• Negotiate terms, rebates, and supply agreements with manufacturers and key vendors.
• Collaborate with finance, sales, and operations to optimize profitability and inventory.
• Onboard new suppliers and drive product introductions and end-of-life phases.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business

MBA (plus)

Outils

ERP systems

Power BI

Eclipse

Description du poste

Who We Are

Working at Reece & Fortiline means being part of a growing global company that brings our purpose and values to life every day. We celebrate our team members living our values and provide opportunities to build a long and remarkable career. We're proud to support essential industries helping bring clean air and water to everyone. To learn more about our purpose and values, visit our career site at https://careers.reece.com/us/

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Category Management is responsible for leading the end-to-end strategy, performance, and profitability of product categories within a Waterworks wholesale distribution environment. This role is instrumental in driving growth, improving margins, optimizing inventory, and strengthening supplier relationships. The ideal candidate brings deep technical and commercial expertise in Waterworks products, including Valves + Hydrants, PVC, Ductile Iron, and Fittings + Accessories used in Waterworks applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Category Strategy & Execution

• Develop and own the category strategy, aligned with market trends, customer demand, and company objectives.
• Maintain a competitive, profitable, and regionally relevant assortment.
• Conduct SKU rationalization and lifecycle planning to ensure optimized inventory.
• Negotiate terms, rebates, marketing support, and supply agreements with manufacturers and key vendors.
• Partner with finance and branch leadership to manage profitability at the category and SKU level.
• Work with the supply chain to maintain optimal inventory levels and reduce stockouts or overstock risks.
• Partner with Sales and Operations to recommend new product introductions and end-of-life phase-outs.
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers to fill portfolio gaps or drive innovation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the subject matter expert for Waterworks products across sales, marketing, operations, and training teams.
• Support sales enablement by providing product knowledge resources, pricing strategies, and promotional guidance.
• Collaborate with the digital/e-commerce team to ensure accurate product content and merchandising online.

Leadership & Team Development

• Embrace the company purpose and live the values.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)

• Year-over-year category sales growth
• Gross margin performance by product line
• Inventory turnover and availability
• Rebate capture and vendor performance metrics
• SKU rationalization progress
• Supplier on-time delivery and service levels

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA a plus).
• 8+ years of experience in category management or procurement in the Waterworks, plumbing, or building materials sector.
• Deep product knowledge of Waterworks products (materials, standards, applications).
• Experience working with contractors, distributors, or manufacturer reps.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage complex vendor portfolios and category P&Ls.
• Effective communicator with strong influencing skills across departments and senior leadership.
• Proficient in ERP and analytics platforms (e.g., Eclipse, Power BI).

Our commitment to excellent customer service is just part of our story. We're also dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our associates! One of the ways we do this is by offering a variety of high-quality benefits for our associates and their families.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - plus paid holidays
• Parental Leave
• Voluntary benefits: Vision
• Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Benefits through Corestream

We're an equal opportunity employer and we welcome diversity and inclusion!

Reece is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

Reece USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer- Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, and any other status protected by law. At Reece, we are dedicated to helping our customers build a stronger, safer, and more comfortable future. With over 100 years of customer-first focus, we empower our people to make an impact every day. Whether you're helping our trade customers with essential products or supporting our network from the Dallas-based Support Center, you'll be part of a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a "get it done" attitude. Join us in improving lives through expert service, quality products, and a commitment to excellence across the plumbing, HVAC, Bath+Kitchen and waterworks industries.