Strategic Packaging Category Manager

Mac Papers and Packaging; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mac Papers and Packaging seeks a Packaging Category Manager to own the category strategy and commercial direction. You will collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain Analytics and suppliers to optimize assortment, pricing guidance and profitability.

Your work includes identifying growth opportunities, leading supplier negotiations, and driving margin improvement while ensuring inventory alignment and market competitiveness across the assigned category.

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.
• Experience in wholesale distribution or the paper/packaging industry a plus.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English, for safe and effective performance of the job and business operations.
• Must be able to work alone, and with a team.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the category strategy for Packaging, aligned with company growth, margin, supplier, inventory, and customer objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities within the assigned category, including product expansion, private label, preferred supplier programs, substitutions, cross-sell opportunities, and emerging customer needs.
• 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 action plans to address underperforming products, suppliers, customer programs, or margin trends.
• Maintain substitute item catalogs and alternate sourcing strategies to address supply gaps and customer needs.

Skills

Category strategy

Supplier negotiations

Data analysis

Forecasting

Excel

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Planning tools

Business Intelligence (BI) platforms

Excel

Job description

Mac Papers and Packaging seeks a Packaging Category Manager to own the category strategy and commercial direction. You will collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain Analytics and suppliers to optimize assortment, pricing guidance and profitability.

Your work includes identifying growth opportunities, leading supplier negotiations, and driving margin improvement while ensuring inventory alignment and market competitiveness across the assigned category.