Associate Category Manager

Genuine Parts Company•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Category Manager will support the Category Manager in driving growth and profitability of a specific category or group of categories, whilst ensuring an optimal mix of Financial, Operational and Customer outcomes.

Requirements

1-2 Years of Category leadership experience desired, in a fast paced organization – ideally a multi site distribution or retail business
Strong administrative and time management abilities
Tertiary qualifications in business or related discipline preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate promotions process across all publications and all channels for assigned categories, ensuring key time lines and process milestones are met
Work closely with the supplier base to ensure adherence to all expectations associated with promotions
Administer all supplier income, ensuring timely and accurate billing and reporting
Manage the set up of all new lines and new suppliers, ensuring all information is captured accurately and in line with key process milestones
Work with the planogram team on developing customer facing planograms, where applicable
Work cross functionally with a wide variety of stakeholders, ensuring all queries associated with the categories are filtered and responded to in a timely manner
Support the Category Manager in the day to day operational aspects of their category assignment
Maximize Digital channel opportunities (B2C/B2B)
Administer annual promotional plans (retail and wholesale)
Manage administration associated with Agreement Sheets, ensuring all information is captured accurately and timely
Facilitate outcomes in conjunction with the sourcing team on key category sourcing projects, ensuring all time lines and process steps are met
Regular reporting on category performance