Sr. Category Manager

Job Summary: Manages an assigned product category to meet customer and Company objectives by establishing the long term vision and short term strategies handed down by the Orgill executive team through the VP of Merchandising.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads and develops the merchandise Managers and Merchandising Analyst within their assigned group by example, coaching, mentorship, and teaching.
• Collaborates with their Sr. Inventory Planner counterparts where necessary.
• Accountable for the vendor relationship. This includes sourcing, assortments, promotions, reviews, pricing, and revenue generation.
• Manages the review process using the Strategic Category Analysis.
• Enlists vendors to participate in Orgill buying events, physical markets, training opportunities, conferences, and other events.
• Responds to questions and requests for information from vendors and internal/external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of and ability in using various software applications, particularly Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.
• Polished negotiation techniques.
• Excellent analytical abilities with ability to review facts and weigh options when solving problems and making decisions.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with good listening skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, proceed with objectives with little or no supervision, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.
• Ability to organize materials, manage time and prioritize tasks.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in a business-related area preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in same or similar field.
• Must be willing to travel Company Dealer Markets and other Company related functions as needed - requirements may vary.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Merchandise Managers and Merchandise Analysts.