Manager - Category Management (Operations)

WESCO • Glenview, IL • 3h ago

As a Manager - Category Management (Operations), you will be responsible for category strategy planning and supplier initiatives by collaborating with Category Management and Supplier Relations to identify new opportunities. You will contribute to product assortment optimization efforts and facilitate the onboarding of new suppliers and products. You will assist in managing supplier reporting and preferred supplier initiatives, providing increased value for both the company and the supplier. You will work cross-functionally to identify optimization opportunities to improve profitability of all stakeholders. You will support the development of new tools, reporting and processes to help drive efficiencies for Category Management and Supplier Relations, while contributing to broader Supply Chain initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Supports the annual category business planning and strategy execution for the category and suppliers

Contributes to supplier contracting initiatives for operational and financial terms improvement

Supports development of an optimized Product Assortment & Merchandizing strategy

Responsible for supplier contracting to improve operational and financial terms

Support marketing plan development and execution

Effectively communicates key category and supplier messaging both internally and externally

Assist in managing and communicating new product and supplier introductions

Develops reports and tools to enable supplier performance management and issue resolution

Helps with the development of new processes, reporting and tools for Category Management and Supplier Relations.

Manages and supports ad-hoc requests from Supply Chain

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree - Business, Sales, Marketing or relevant field required; Masters Degree preferred

5 years experience in supplier management, sales, marketing, product management

5 years of success maintaining and developing key relationships

2 years People management and/or product category management experience

Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and detail-oriented

Previous experience in electrical distribution market

Proven ability to influence cross functional teams

Analytical and detail oriented

Excellent business and financial acumen

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At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ?

Our Company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. ?

Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html) and apply online today!?

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.?

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.?

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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