Category Manager

TVH•Olathe, KS

35d•Onsite

About The Position

As Category Manager, you will translate TVH's commercial priorities into a global product strategy for remanufactured parts. Rooted in market research and customer insights, you will collaborate with Sales, Pricing, Product Development, and global leadership to turn high-level vision into actionable growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or a technical field (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years in product or project management.
Proven ability to synthesize complex data into both high-level strategies and step-by-step operational plans.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch, English, and French, and comfortable presenting to stakeholders at all levels.
Strong technical affinity with hands-on proficiency in MS Office, BI tools (e.g., Tableau), and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global growth strategies for the remanufactured parts portfolio, balancing market trends, competitive positioning, and ROI.
Define clear roadmaps, coordinate cross-departmental execution, and regularly align progress with the Steering Committee and executive leadership.
Monitor category health, including margins, turnover, and stock levels, to identify improvement opportunities and drive profitability.
Centralize vendor relationships to maximize volume leverage and give procurement and product teams stronger negotiating power.
Build strong global alignment across branches and departments, serving as a key liaison for Sales, Customer Experience, and Marketing.
Continuously track industry trends, competitor moves, and customer needs, sharing actionable insights across the business.