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O'Reilly Auto Parts · 8 hours ago

Assistant Category Manager

Springfield, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

O'Reilly Auto Parts is a company with a proven track record of growth and stability, seeking an Assistant Category Manager to support Category Managers in maximizing profitability of product lines. The role involves product selection, advertising, inventory management, and supplier negotiations, with opportunities for independent management as proficiency is demonstrated.

AutomotiveManufacturingRetailWholesale

Responsibilities

Perform product line analysis (unit sales trends up/down, dollar sales trend up/down, GP dollar sales trend up/down, GP% trend up/down, SKU-level add/drop), and present recommendations to the Product Manager and Director

Assist Category Managers with promotional planning and execution

Communicate with stores and/or other departments as needed to ensure flawless execution of merchandising projects (price changes, program changes, VFR updates, script reviews from Training, Planning Meetings, Product alerts, etc.)

Work closely with all departments affecting the flow of goods (i.e., Purchasing, Accounting, Store Operations, DC Operations, Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Inventory Control, and Pricing)

Make recommendations for strategic business plans using extensive information, from internal reports to supplier negotiations and discussions to industry publications