Fine Paper Category Lead: Growth & Margin Strategy

Mac Papers and Packaging; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mac Papers + Packaging seeks a Category Manager to lead the Fine Paper category strategy and commercial direction. You will oversee supplier strategy, product portfolio management, margin improvement, rebate performance, and market intelligence to drive profitable growth.

You will collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain Analytics, and supplier partners to ensure optimal product selection, pricing guidance, and inventory strategy while avoiding day-to-day PO execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Statistics, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain analytics, planning, logistics, or data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and identify trends or anomalies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with database management.
• Exposure to ERP systems, planning tools, and business intelligence platforms preferred.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication abilities and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English for safe and effective performance of the job and business operations.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the category strategy for Fine Paper, aligned with growth, margin, supplier, inventory, and customer objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities within the assigned category, including product expansion and supplier programs.
• Partner with the Director of Category Management to set annual goals and action plans.
• Monitor category trends, competitive activity, customer demand, supplier developments, and market conditions.
• Lead action plans to address underperforming products, suppliers, or margin trends.
• Maintain substitute item catalogs and alternate sourcing strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

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

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Business intelligence platforms

Job description

Mac Papers + Packaging seeks a Category Manager to lead the Fine Paper category strategy and commercial direction. You will oversee supplier strategy, product portfolio management, margin improvement, rebate performance, and market intelligence to drive profitable growth.

You will collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain Analytics, and supplier partners to ensure optimal product selection, pricing guidance, and inventory strategy while avoiding day-to-day PO execution.