Strategic Fine Paper Category Manager

Macenvelopes; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mac Papers + Packaging in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Category Manager for Fine Paper to lead the category strategy and supplier negotiations. Responsibilities include margin improvement, inventory planning, and market analysis to drive profitability.

The role collaborates with Sales, Purchasing, and analytics teams to optimize product mix, pricing, and sourcing. Strong Excel skills and English communication are essential.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the category strategy for Fine Paper, aligned with company 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 establish annual goals, strategic priorities, and action plans for the assigned category.
• Monitor category trends, competitive activity, customer demand, supplier developments, and market conditions.
• Lead supplier negotiations related to rebates, cost changes, private label, and strategic programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Planning tools

BI platforms

Job description

Mac Papers + Packaging in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Category Manager for Fine Paper to lead the category strategy and supplier negotiations. Responsibilities include margin improvement, inventory planning, and market analysis to drive profitability.

The role collaborates with Sales, Purchasing, and analytics teams to optimize product mix, pricing, and sourcing. Strong Excel skills and English communication are essential.