Category Manager for developing global sourcing strategy for Electromechanical components at HARMAN. Leading supplier negotiations and ensuring cost reduction objectives in a global environment.
About the role
- Category Space Manager leading a team of Space Managers to drive sales through data-driven insights. Collaborating with Sales and Business Intelligence to optimize client relationships and performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of four Space Managers while serving as the category expert for the client
- Drive sales through the development of strategic, data-driven presentations that incorporate retailer and syndicated data, as well as insights from internal tools such as Blue Yonder, Circana Nielsen, etc.
- Collaborate closely with Sales and Business Intelligence teams to deliver impactful recommendations, optimize planograms, and present actionable insights that strengthen client relationships and deliver measurable results.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement
- Category Management Certification Preferred
- 3-5 years related work experience
- Supervisory skills
- College degree or equivalent work experience, including at least 3 years in the Consumer Package Goods (CPG) industry
- 3 – 5 years of experience utilizing Blue Yonder, JDA Apollo, or other Space Management software, including advanced expertise in Space Analytics
- An advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Power BI is preferable
- Effectively and independently conduct data mining operations utilizing retailer or syndicated data (IRI/Nielsen), CPG math concepts, and standard analytical tools
- Self-starter - Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations, identify potential solutions, and drive results
- Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information and present to business partners, clients, and customers
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
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Benefits
- Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.
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