Parts Category Specialist

SANY America; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Company paid STD and LTD benefits

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

SANY America is seeking a driven Parts Category Specialist to develop and execute category strategies for the aftermarket parts business. You will own product categories through their lifecycle, manage suppliers, pricing, inventory, and product introductions while working cross-functionally to improve availability and market share.

The role requires 5+ years in aftermarket parts or related fields, strong analytics, advanced Excel, and excellent presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aftermarket parts, product management, category management, purchasing, or technical sales.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual category growth strategies.
• Own assigned product categories throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify market opportunities and competitive gaps.
• Monitor category performance and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Category management

Data analysis

Excel

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

About The Role

As part of the Americas team, SANY is seeking a driven, forward-thinking, and highly motivated

Brief Description

Parts Category Specialist

About The Role

As part of the Americas team, SANY is seeking a driven, forward-thinking, and highly motivated Parts Category Specialist, to develop and execute category strategies that drive profitable aftermarket growth across SANY America's parts business. This position owns assigned product categories throughout their lifecycle, including supplier management, pricing, inventory optimization, new product introduction, sales support, and market analysis.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Service, Purchasing, Product Support, and suppliers to improve product availability, increase market share, and maximize lifecycle revenue.

With deep investment and backing from SANY Group, the Americas business continues to grow rapidly, and this role is critical to delivering competitive, customer-focused products that support long-term market expansion.

With current revenues over $500 million, SANY America continues to make strong progress and significant investments in the Americas market; the organization is now pursuing an aggressive growth strategy and is looking to move quickly beyond this initial platform and increase market share.

Key Responsibilities

Category Management

• Develop and execute annual category growth strategies.
• Own assigned product categories throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify market opportunities and competitive gaps.
• Monitor category performance and recommend corrective actions.

Product Development

• Introduce new aftermarket product lines.
• Develop business cases for new product offerings.
• Manage supplier relationships and sourcing activities.
• Coordinate product launches across internal departments.

Pricing & Profitability

• Develop pricing recommendations that maximize growth and profitability.
• Monitor competitive pricing and market positioning.
• Support promotional pricing initiatives.
• Analyze margins and recommend pricing improvements.

Inventory & Demand Planning

• Partner with Parts Planning & Distribution to optimize inventory levels.
• Improve product availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Analyze demand trends and forecast future requirements.

Sales & Dealer Support

• Train Parts Sales representatives and dealers on assigned product categories.
• Develop sales tools and product literature.
• Support key customer opportunities.
• Assist with technical product inquiries.

Market Intelligence

• Analyze industry trends and competitor offerings.
• Identify opportunities to increase aftermarket penetration.
• Monitor warranty trends and product performance.
• Recommend continuous product improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aftermarket parts, product management, category management, purchasing, or technical sales
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Heavy equipment or construction equipment industry experience
• SAP experience
• Pricing strategy experience
• Product launch experience
• Supplier management experience

SUCCESS MEASURES

• Category sales growth
• Gross margin improvement
• Successful product launches
• Inventory performance
• Market share growth
• Dealer adoption
• Pricing effectiveness

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• On site-Peachtree City, GA

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. It will include a base salary and an annual performance bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Company paid STD and LTD benefits
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

SANY America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE NOTICE

SANY America is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment screenings, including drug and/or alcohol testing, as a condition of employment where permitted by applicable law. Testing requirements, employment practices, and workplace policies may vary based on work location, position responsibilities, business necessity, workplace safety considerations, customer requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory standards.

SANY America complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws relating to marijuana/cannabis use, including applicable medical and recreational marijuana laws where permitted. However, applicants and employees are prohibited from being impaired or under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other prohibited substances while working, operating Company vehicles or equipment, performing safety sensitive duties, conducting Company business, or while on Company property, consistent with applicable law.

Certain positions may be designated as safety sensitive or subject to additional regulatory, customer, contractual, operational, or workplace safety requirements and may require participation in pre employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty, follow up, or other drug and/or alcohol testing programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.