Manager, Category

FleetPride • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Manager, Category is responsible for strategy, planning, and full lifecycle management of assigned product categories at FleetPride, a distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts. The role partners with subject matter experts and suppliers to analyze industry and competitive conditions, understand customer needs, and develop near- and long-term category strategies. It leads cross-functional line reviews covering assortment, marketing, sourcing, and supply strategies to drive sales and improve margins.

The position serves as the industry expert for its categories, owning products from development through end of lifecycle. It manages supplier relationships and negotiations, monitors performance against contracted service levels, and works with Marketing & Communications to inform sales teams and customers about product offerings. Travel to manufacturing facilities may be required to assess supplier processes and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with subject matter experts and suppliers to conduct industry and competitive analysis, understand customer needs, and develop near- and long-term strategies for assigned categories.
• Lead periodic cross-functional line reviews to define assortment, marketing, sourcing, and supply strategies that drive sales and increase margins.
• Use sales trends, spend analytics, external market intelligence, and competitive information to support fact-based decision-making.
• Manage the full lifecycle of assigned product categories, from product development through end of lifecycle.
• Develop innovative products and competitive category strategies in partnership with suppliers or internal resources.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities as necessary to understand supplier processes and capabilities.
• Work with Marketing & Communications to ensure the field sales force and end customers are aware of product offerings.
• Own supplier relationships and conduct negotiations and partnership activities to optimize product offerings.
• Ensure suppliers meet contracted service levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed