SRS Distribution

SRS Distribution

Category Manager

Louisville, Kentucky · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
Data AnalysisProject ManagementCRMNegotiationExcelSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementERPInventory ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • With a strong emphasis on leadership, analytical acumen, and exceptional negotiation skills, the Category Manager will cultivate a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • This position does not include any direct reports but requires strong collaborative leadership to guide cross-functional project teams and foster strategic partnerships within the organization.
  • This role may occasionally require light physical activity, such as moving office supplies or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies that align with overall business objectives, focusing on driving profitable growth and market share expansion within assigned categories.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in executing category management initiatives, ensuring timely and effective implementation to achieve desired business outcomes.
  • Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to negotiate advantageous terms, enhance product offerings, and drive cost efficiencies.
  • Collaborate with internal sales, marketing, and operations teams to devise and deploy promotional strategies that boost category performance and enhance customer engagement.
  • Prepare and deliver clear, insightful presentations to senior leadership, emphasizing category performance, achievements, and future strategic plans.
  • The Category Manager at SRS Building Products will report directly to the Director of Category Management.
  • The Category Manager role at SRS Building Products primarily involves work in an office setting.
  • SRS Building Products is dedicated to ensuring a workplace that accommodates the diverse needs of our employees.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions and to support an inclusive and accessible work environment.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in utilizing category management software, data analytics tools, and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in category management, procurement, or a related field within the building materials industry or a comparable sector.
  • Expertise in using data analytics to derive insights, monitor performance, and make informed decisions for category optimization.
  • Ability to identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation, addressing challenges with creative solutions and analytical rigor.

Nice to have

  • Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms to support efficient category management processes.
  • Prior experience in leading transformational initiatives or process improvements within a product management or procurement function.
  • Demonstrated expertise in leveraging digital technology trends to enhance product visibility and customer reach.
  • Strong project management skills with recognized certification (such as PMP or Six Sigma Black Belt) being considered an advantage.
  • Effective stakeholder engagement skills with the capability to present complex data and strategies succinctly to C-level executives and other high-level stakeholders.
  • Experience in international product sourcing and an understanding of global market dynamics and regulatory requirements.
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment and promoting diverse perspectives within team operations.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field is required

Skills

  • Advanced skills in negotiating favorable terms with suppliers to enhance product offerings and cost efficiencies.
  • Project Management: Competence in managing multiple initiatives concurrently, with a focus on delivering results efficiently and on time.
  • Job Location:
  • SRS Building Products - Louisville
  • 6705 Preston Highway Louisville, KY 40219
  • All benefits subject to eligibility.

Benefits

  • Promote a culture of excellence and collaboration within the category management team, fostering continuous learning and development to enhance team capabilities.

Company info

  • The pace is notably fast-paced and deadline-driven, reflecting the company's commitment to setting industry standards for excellence and agility.

Equal opportunity

  • As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact
  • 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening.

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