Associate Category Manager

RJ Schinner Co•Menomonee Falls, WI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

RJ Schinner, a company with 75 years of history, operates 20 distribution centers across the U.S. and employs over 600 people. Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI, it is recognized as one of Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75 most successful private companies and by BizTimes’ Future 50 Program as one of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in southeastern Wisconsin. The company supplies distributors in 48 states with essentials such as paper goods, foodservice packaging, and cleaning supplies. RJ Schinner fosters a team environment that values hard work, celebrates success, and encourages growth. The Associate Category Manager will support the category manager for specific product categories and/or suppliers across all regions, with the goal of achieving performance targets for sales, margin, and inventory turns.

Requirements

Good oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
High level of Excel, Word and Outlook
ERP system experience
Product analysis in a redistribution environment
Bachelor’s degree in business with emphasis on supply chain /marketing or two years of purchasing work experience.

Responsibilities

Compile analytical reporting to be reviewed to help category manager select vendors for both branded and private label products in a specified category
Communicate with designated suppliers to ensure vendor compliance with RJ policies
Provide reporting to aid in the selection of items for promotions
Partner with the category manager to review pricing from suppliers and be prepared to communicate and help resolve any issues related to pricing
Support category manager and buyer with identifying slow/non-moving inventory
Complete sample review and analysis for potential new products or suppliers as well as defective quality analysis when needed
Coordinate with category manager to help meet or exceed category expectations for sales, margin, and inventory turns.
Manage assigned supplier relationships which includes negotiation of overall payment terms, rebates, marketing support, Journey support and backhaul opportunities.
Drive joint business planning conversations with assigned suppliers to develop mutually beneficial annual goals.
Develop marketing plans throughout the year for assigned suppliers to include negotiation of supplier spending, communication to all necessary parties on campaigns, implementation of all campaigns and post roll out analysis of campaigns and proof of performance to supplier partners.
Lead vendor evaluation and score card review for assigned suppliers
Possible travel required per company needs
Other duties as assigned by management.