Category Manager
About The Position
Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958. They are looking for a strategic thinker with a passion for product management, category growth, and business performance to lead the success of assigned product categories. The role involves driving revenue growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, and innovation. The Category Manager will act as the business owner for their categories, developing and executing category strategies, managing product lifecycles, partnering with suppliers, and collaborating across various internal departments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining analytics, strategy, and cross-functional leadership to make a measurable impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of Product Management, Category Management, Product Marketing, or related experience.
- Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Own the financial performance (P&L) of assigned product categories, driving revenue growth and margin improvement.
- Develop and execute category strategies, including assortment planning, private label initiatives, and product positioning.
- Lead product lifecycle management from new product introductions to growth optimization and product discontinuation decisions.
- Analyze customer needs, market trends, competitive offerings, and pricing to identify opportunities and inform category strategy.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Sourcing, Product Acquisition, Inventory Management, and Distribution teams to execute category initiatives and business plans.
- Manage stocked and drop-ship assortments to ensure a competitive, customer-focused product offering.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize product quality, innovation, cost competitiveness, and supply reliability.
- Support supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management activities.
- Develop and enhance customer-focused product programs that address evolving market needs.
- Drive new product launches and program introductions with clear revenue and profitability objectives.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and overall category performance.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision
- 18 days paid vacation
- 7 paid holidays
- 6% of annual earnings contributed to your retirement, immediately vested
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
