Engine & Components Category Lead — Drive Growth & Profit

Summit Racing Equipment; Six Corners (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Racing Equipment seeks a Merchandise Category Lead to drive sales and profitability for assigned brands. You will own assortment strategy, optimize pricing, and guide brand performance with vendors, cross-functional teams, and data-driven insights.

You will determine stocking levels, evaluate new brands, and balance in-stock availability with inventory efficiency, while collaborating with TDM and Marketing on compelling product presentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Hands-on merchandising/product management experience required.
• Engine building experience across multiple platforms is essential.

Responsibilities

• Own product assortment and SKU mix for assigned brands with profitability focus.
• Collaborate with Pricing to analyze brand performance and margins.
• Lead vendor onboarding, pricing programs, and inventory strategies.
• Ensure accurate product content and compelling presentation across channels.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Vendor relations

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/Marketing or related field

Tools

Active Oscar

JIRA

Microstrategy

Job description

Summit Racing Equipment seeks a Merchandise Category Lead to drive sales and profitability for assigned brands. You will own assortment strategy, optimize pricing, and guide brand performance with vendors, cross-functional teams, and data-driven insights.

You will determine stocking levels, evaluate new brands, and balance in-stock availability with inventory efficiency, while collaborating with TDM and Marketing on compelling product presentation.