Category Manager ¿ Heating & Cooling
Posted on: 11 Sep 2021
Atlanta, GA
Job Description
Position Mission:
Ownership of strategic category direction aimed specifically at enhancing GPC’s sales, profit, inventory turns, and market position within the industry while upholding GPC’s high standards of ethics and integrity as a representative of the corporation.
Position Performance Measures:
Grow Genuine Parts Company’s sales, profits and market share within the US Automotive Aftermarket
Manage relationships with suppliers to both procure and present competitive programs to the market
Create efficiencies with key internal and external stakeholders, while working across various APG departments to effectively develop procurement, sales and marketing programs
Responsibilities: The following section contains the primary responsibilities for this position. Job holder is responsible for performing any other duties as assigned by management.
Develops and executes overall market strategies for specific product categories
Coordinates with various departments and oversees all strategic initiatives for assigned product groups in relation to category management, product assortment, promotions and marketing, pricing, supply chain, sales, customer service and information technology
Initiates and manages vendor relationships and negotiations for the sourcing of specific product categories
Determines viability of potential vendors as it pertains to pricing, quality, service capabilities and financial stability
Operates as a project manager for any vendor or program changes
Research and analyze sales and profitability performance metrics
Experience, Education, and Abilities:
1-3 years in Category Management (or equivalent experience), including contract negotiations, program management, data analysis and procurement activities required
Managerial presentation and reporting experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Ability to manage congruent and diverging projects
Work performed in a typical office environment
Travel up to 30% of the time
Genuine Parts Company
Atlanta, GA
Genuine Parts Company distributes automotive replacement, industrial parts and materials, and business products in North America, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, and Puerto Rico. The company distributes automotive replacement parts for imported vehicles, trucks, SUVs, buses, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, farm vehicles, small engines, farm equipment, and heavy duty equipment; and accessory items for automotive aftermarket, such as repair shops, service stations, fleet operators, automobile and truck dealers, leasing companies, bus and truck lines, mass merchandisers, farms, industrial concerns, and individuals.
It also distributes industrial replacement parts and related supplies, such as bearings, mechanical and electrical power transmission products, industrial automation products, hoses, hydraulic and pneumatic components, industrial and safety supplies, and material handling products for original equipment manufacturer, as well as maintenance, repair, and operation customers in equipment and machinery, food and beverage, forest product, primary metal, pulp and paper, mining, automotive, oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, power generation, alternative energy, transportation, ports, and other industries, as well as for governments. In addition, the company provides a range of services and repairs comprising gearbox and fluid power assembly repair, process pump assembly and repair, hydraulic drive shaft repair, electrical panel assembly and repair, hose and gasket manufacture and assembly, and other services.
Further, it distributes office furniture, technology products, general office and school supplies, cleaning, janitorial and breakroom supplies, safety and security items, healthcare products, and disposable food service products to resellers. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
-
IndustryAutomotive
-
No. of Employees50, 000
-
Website
-
Jobs Posted3304
