Pattersoncompanies

Pattersoncompanies

Category Manager – Digital

St Paul, MN

Sponsorship not specified$68k-$89kDetected 2 days ago
SalesNegotiationSupply ChainProcurementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture.
  • Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment.
  • The Category Manager is accountable for the planning, execution, and optimization of assigned categories across assortment, pricing, promotions, procurement, and supplier partnerships.

Responsibilities

  • Create, maintain, and interpret reports and dashboards to explain category performance and business drivers across distribution channels
  • Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal partners, suppliers, and manufacturers

Requirements

  • 2 years of category management, sourcing or procurement experience
  • Experience in distribution, supply chain, or B2B sales environments
  • ability to interpret complex datasets and translate insights into actionable recommendations
  • familiarity with category management and sourcing tools

Nice to have

  • Preferred Requirements

Skills

  • Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret complex datasets and translate insights into actionable recommendations
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, able to present insights to cross functional teams and leadership
  • Negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills
  • Strong spreadsheet and modeling skills; familiarity with category management and sourcing tools
  • Communicate/Hearing Frequently
  • Communicate/Talking Frequently
  • Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently
  • Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently
  • Complete Tasks Independently Constantly
  • Maintain Focus Constantly
  • Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly
  • Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly

Compensation

  • The potential compensation range for this role is below.

Benefits

  • We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:
  • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
  • 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
  • Patterson Perks Program
  • Analyze category performance, customer account behaviors (e.g., purchasing patterns, product requirements, price expectations) and market dynamics to identify opportunities that drive revenue, margin, and category health
  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent education and/or experience

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