Category Manager - Underhood Job at Factory Motor Parts, Eagan, MN

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  • Factory Motor Parts
  • Eagan, MN

Job Description

Job Description

The Category Manager will be responsible for developing, executing, and managing the product strategy for our Underhood category. This role requires market knowledge, strong supplier relationship skills, the ability to identify opportunities that maximize profitability and market share. This position will work closely with Marketing, Pricing, Regional Sales Management and Channel Leaders of the FMP organization. It will be mandatory that this person have strong excel knowledge.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own the product category strategy, lifecycle management, and competitive positioning for Underhood products.
  • Collaborate with Purchasing, Pricing, Marketing, and Sales to optimize product sales and profitability.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, improve supply chain efficiency, and ensure product quality.
  • Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
  • Manage product launches, SKU rationalization, and ongoing performance reviews.
  • “First line of Defense” for all quality issues from Vendors.
  • Manages any and all “crisis” supply chain issues and brings management and buyers alternative solutions to meet market/customer needs while minimizing overall company financial impact.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Strong knowledge of generally accepted merchandising principles relating to pricing, terms, shipments, taxes, and payment for commodities and services.
  • Ability to operate personal computer equipment and software including Microsoft Office and Internet with an emphasis on Excel and Access.
  • Ability to perform and demonstrate Project Management skills.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks with stringent deadlines.
  • Ability to relate and work with all levels of staff within the Company.
  • Ability to think creatively and “outside of the box”.
  • Strong mathematical skills.
  • Ability to gather facts/data, analyze facts/data, and come to educated, well thought out recommendations.
  • Ability to execute win/win negotiations ability for relationship building, problem solving, and handling multiple assignments.
  • Has aptitude for being organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to adapt and manage to ever changing market or business demands.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Work is performed in a company office building. Lifting requirements of up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis may be required.
  • Wrist and finger manipulation due to computer work, calculating, compiling and filing. Equipment used may include but is not limited to computer, typewriter, calculator, telephone, copy and fax machines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • High School Diploma or GED. College degree preferred.
  • Five plus years of auto parts industry or related/transferable industry knowledge.
  • Five plus years’ experience in product merchandising, assortment, and category and/or pricing preferably in auto parts.
  • Obtains superior written and verbal skills, and high attention to detail.

We are an EEOC/AA Employer. An industry leader, FMP offers well-balanced compensation and benefits programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, profit sharing, paid holidays/vacation/sick time, STD/LTD, + much more. Salary is based on experience and job performance.

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