Category Manager Job at Genuine Parts Company, Atlanta, GA

  • Genuine Parts Company
  • 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 AftermarketManage relationships with suppliers to both procure and present competitive programs to the marketCreate efficiencies with key internal and external stakeholders, while working across various APG departments to effectively develop procurement, sales and marketing programsResponsibilities: 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 technologyInitiates and manages vendor relationships and negotiations for the sourcing of specific product categoriesDetermines viability of potential vendors as it pertains to pricing, quality, service capabilities and financial stabilityOperates as a project manager for any vendor or program changesResearch and analyze sales and profitability performance metrics Experience, Education, and Abilities: 1-3 years in Product Management (or equivalent experience), including contract negotiations, program management, data analysis and procurement activities requiredManagerial presentation and reporting experience preferredBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience requiredAbility to manage congruent and diverging projectsWork performed in a typical office environmentTravel up to 30% of the timeNot the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community onjobs.genpt.comor create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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