WAI Global · 3 hours ago
Senior Category Manager
Miramar, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expWAI Global is seeking a Senior Category Manager to provide leadership and oversight to the category management process. The role involves managing global category functions and implementing effective strategies to achieve business objectives.
Industrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
Review and contract outside data service providers to support analytical needs of job
Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
Foster trust relationships with customers to achieve better pricing and quality of services
Develop and place appropriate customer orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
Make forecasts of product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
Recommend and support new product deployment in all categories
Collaborate with sales leads and customers to develop sales and margins to support budgets
Provide trending by category to establish near and long term strategy
Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for categories
Promote a collaborative work environment, encouraging effective communication and cross-training initiatives to enhance team productivity, versatility, and skill development
Undertakes additional responsibilities and tasks as directed by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field
7+ years of experience as Category Manager
Strong knowledge in Category Management, Marketing and Sales principles
Strong understanding of and experience in data analysis and forecasting methods
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook
Demonstrates the ability to design workflows and procedures, generate innovative solutions, identify and resolve issues promptly, and coordinate projects effectively
Displays proficiency in project management and coordination
Exhibits professional experience working collaboratively in a team environment
Shows the capacity to generate creative solutions
Demonstrates skill in writing routine reports and correspondence
Possesses effective verbal communication skills, with the ability to address groups of customers or employees in an organization
Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in work
Displays diligence in completing tasks in a timely manner, utilizing effective time management skills
Requires strong leadership abilities
Preferred
Good understanding of US and EU pricing environment; product launch experience in pricing preferred
Company
WAI Global
WAI Global is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial products for the automotive, agricultural, industrial, and marine industries.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Moul
CEO
Bryn Kahrl
Chief Operating Officer
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