Supervisor, Product Category Management (USABlueBook) - Waukegan, IL

HD Supply•Waukegan, IL

1d•$101,800 - $154,300•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for executing to the financial objectives for a product category or categories. Implement the operational plan and works with key merchandising and field resources to drive item selection and pricing for a category or categories. Responsible for item selection within a category or sub-category. Work with respective merchandising resources to implement the appropriate category and supplier strategy.

Requirements

BS/BA in a related discipline.
Generally 5+ years of experience in a related field.
May require certification.
Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Responsibilities

Executes to the financial targets for a category and influences assortment guidelines and parameters. Executes pricing strategy.
Researches new product lines and shops for competitive prices.
Influences supplier strategy and executes the supplier portfolio.
Makes decisions regarding visual representation of the product lines in all marketing material including catalogs, etc.
Collaborates with purchasing and operations on forecasting and supply chain set-up for all merchandising fixtures for current and new programs.
Supports the business review process. Influences which items to send to product line review; when new products should be included in the assortment mix; leverages supplier relationships to optimize assortment; and works with key support functions to ensure completion.
Supports supplier strategy (e.g. import vs domestic, national vs local, branded vs proprietary, etc.).
Utilizes knowledge of key business drivers for a category/categories (e.g. historical performance, industry/competitive landscape, consumer identification, etc.) to support category sales growth.