Strategic Category Manager - Hybrid/Remote

W. W. Grainger; Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is seeking a Category Manager to lead assigned product categories, driving revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. You will own the P&L, develop category strategies, manage lifecycles, and partner across Sales, Marketing, Sourcing, Inventory Management, and Distribution.

You will combine analytics, strategy, and cross-functional leadership to deliver measurable impact in a fast-paced environment with a hybrid schedule including two

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of Product Management, Category Management, Product Marketing, or related experience.
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial performance (P&L) of assigned product categories, driving revenue growth and margin improvement.
• Develop and execute category strategies, including assortment planning, private label initiatives, and product positioning.
• Lead product lifecycle management from new product introductions to growth optimization and product discontinuation decisions.
• Analyze customer needs, market trends, competitive offerings, and pricing to identify opportunities and inform category strategy.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Sourcing, Product Acquisition, Inventory Management, and Distribution teams to execute category initiatives and business plans.
• Manage stocked and drop-ship assortments to ensure a competitive, customer-focused product offering.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize product quality, innovation, cost competitiveness, and supply reliability.
• Support supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management activities.
• Develop and enhance customer-focused product programs that address evolving market needs.
• Drive new product launches and program introductions with clear revenue and profitability objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and overall category performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is seeking a Category Manager to lead assigned product categories, driving revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. You will own the P&L, develop category strategies, manage lifecycles, and partner across Sales, Marketing, Sourcing, Inventory Management, and Distribution.

You will combine analytics, strategy, and cross-functional leadership to deliver measurable impact in a fast-paced environment with a hybrid schedule including two