Manager - Category Management

WESCO

Pittsburgh, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Business Plan, Business Strategy, Business-to-Business (B2B), Category Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Distribution Services, Electricity, Fortune 500 Customers, Logistics, Marketing, Marketing Plan, Marketing/Promotional Messaging, Negotiation Skills, Onboarding, Operational Improvement, People Management, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Management, Product Merchandising, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Profit & Loss, Sales, Sales Prospecting, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations

LOCATION

Pittsburgh, PA

POSTED

13 days ago

As a Manager - Category Management, you will be responsible for category strategy planning and overseeing execution of supplier growth plans. You will lead the development of customer-centric category plans, working with Sales and Marketing to identify new growth opportunities. You will lead product assortment optimization efforts and new product onboarding. You will manage preferred supplier relationships, providing increased value for both the company and the supplier.

Responsibilities:

+ Work cross-functionally to identify first-cost, standard cost, spend, and pricing optimization opportunities: to improve profitability of the category. Accountable for the annual category business planning and strategy execution for the category

+ Conducts supplier contracting for operational and financial terms improvement (same as 2 bullets below..”Responsible for supplier…”)

+ 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 communicate key product messaging both internally and externally

+ Conduct product evaluation and comparisons to identify alternates

+ Identify, manage and communicate new product introductions

+ Conduct supplier negotiations to obtain best value

+ Addresses supplier performance management and issue resolution

Qualifications:

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

+ 5 years experience in sales, marketing, product management

+ 5 years of success maintaining and developing key relationships

+ 2 years People management and/or product category management experience

+ Previous experience in electrical distribution market

+ Proven ability to influence cross functional teams

+ Analytical and detail oriented

+ Excellent business and financial acumen

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._

_This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire._

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