Strategic Category Manager: Growth, Analytics & Negotiation

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with Employer Contributions

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

Tuition Educational Assistance

Opportunities for Career Growth

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a Category Manager to oversee multiple product categories with annual sales between $75M and $300M. The role focuses on strategic initiatives, market research, financial analysis, and cross-department collaboration to drive profitability and growth.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS or 5+ years of relevant experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and advanced Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, or Finance or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, analytical, and committed to excellent customer service.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel as a tool for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maximize profitability metrics and create competitive advantages within assigned product categories.
• Present formal business reviews for assigned product categories and identify key initiatives.
• Coordinate with suppliers, company stores, and other corporate departments to execute merchandise and supply chain projects.
• Ongoing market research to understand and address competitive programs.
• Visit current and potential supplier manufacturing facilities (occasional overseas travel required).
• Present product and supplier recommendations to senior and executive level management.
• Monitor product quality through warranty review and continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Accounting/Finance

Job description

O’Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a Category Manager to oversee multiple product categories with annual sales between $75M and $300M. The role focuses on strategic initiatives, market research, financial analysis, and cross-department collaboration to drive profitability and growth.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS or 5+ years of relevant experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and advanced Excel proficiency.