Product Category Specialist I
Posted on: 17 Sep 2021
Melville, NY
Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW:
This position is responsible for assisting and supporting Product Category Manager(s) and specialist(s) in performing all duties necessary in the product management team of HSD. The responsibilities include: new product activities, item maintenance, pricing maintenance, category reporting, sales flyer and catalog preparation. Also responsible to lead department initiatives as needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
NEW PRODUCT ACTIVITIES:
Collects information of incoming new products to support the PCM. Ensures all necessary information is obtained to facilitate a timely review. Enters all product submissions, and contacts suppliers for product and pricing information. Obtain product descriptions for catalog and ecommerce platforms. Compile and runs competitive product comparisons.
Coordinate all new product activities including launch packages, trainings, etc.
Coordinates new supplier setup process which includes reviewing and circulating information to internal teams.
CURRENT PRODUCT LINE MANAGEMENT:
Performs regular review of A-system and/or ecommerce classifications, item descriptions and images to ensure the integrity of product content.
Implements system changes relating to product availability (i.e. help windows, substitutions).
Assists PCM in reviewing and implementing any selling price changes resulted from price pend reports, including entering price change into the system.
Assists PCM in identifying slow/high moving skus and implements any necessary changes to stocking status and catalog and web presentation.
Research pricing for competitive pricing process.
Assists in supplier meeting preparation including obtaining agendas, running and printing required reports.
Assist PCM in producing monthly category analysis reports, including preliminary sales trends analysis.
Assist PCM in sales and market share analysis, identifying underperforming categories, coordinating plans and programs to drive sales and market share in both branded and private brand products.
CATALOG/FLYER PRODUCTION:
Prepares sales, specialty, and category flyer pages including layout and all pricing.
Obtain and enter deals, chargebacks, exclusive and national offers. Follow up with Inventory Management on the status of deals.
Collaborates with the PCM in the catalog production process including all supplier changes, trafficking catalog sections, proofing pages and updating index.
Henry Schein
Melville, NY
Henry Schein, Inc. provides health care products and services to dental practitioners and laboratories, physician practices, government, institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care clinics worldwide. It operates through two segments, Health Care Distribution, and Technology and Value-Added Services. The Health Care Distribution segment offers dental products, including infection-control products, handpieces, preventatives, impression materials, composites, anesthetics, teeth, dental implants, gypsum, acrylics, articulators, abrasives, dental chairs, delivery units and lights, X-ray supplies and equipment, and high-tech and digital restoration equipment, as well as equipment repair services.
This segment also provides medical products comprising branded and generic pharmaceuticals, vaccines, surgical products, diagnostic tests, infection-control products, X-ray products, equipment, and vitamins. The Technology and Value-Added Services segment offers software, technology, and other value-added services that include practice management software systems for dental and medical practitioners, and animal health clinics. This segment also provides value-added practice solutions, which comprise financial services on a non-recourse basis, e-services, practice technology, network, and hardware services, as well as continuing education services for practitioners. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees19,000
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Website
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Jobs Posted1786
