Category Manager

Genuine Parts Company • Wildwood, MO

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ownership of strategic category direction aimed specifically at enhancing GPC’s sales, profit, inventory turns, and market position within the industry while upholding GPC’s high standards of ethics and integrity as a representative of the corporation. This role involves growing Genuine Parts Company’s sales, profits, and market share within the US Automotive Aftermarket, managing supplier relationships to procure and present competitive programs, and creating efficiencies with key internal and external stakeholders. The Category Manager will work across various APG departments to effectively develop procurement, sales, and marketing programs.

Requirements

• 1-3 years in Product Management (or equivalent experience)
• Contract negotiations
• Program management
• Data analysis
• Procurement activities required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Ability to manage congruent and diverging projects

Nice To Haves

• Managerial presentation and reporting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes overall market strategies for specific product categories
• Coordinates with various departments and oversees all strategic initiatives for assigned product groups in relation to category management, product assortment, promotions and marketing, pricing, supply chain, sales, customer service and information technology
• Initiates and manages vendor relationships and negotiations for the sourcing of specific product categories
• Determines viability of potential vendors as it pertains to pricing, quality, service capabilities and financial stability
• Operates as a project manager for any vendor or program changes
• Research and analyze sales and profitability performance metrics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level