Senior Indirect Category Manager Jobs

Hand on experience in Supply Chain management.

Implementing and managing supplier performance management processes with strategic suppliers.

Category experience is a must and will travel and go into the office 3 days a week.

Provide support to the Internal Combustion Engines global category from our client's North American base in New Iberia, Louisiana.

5+ years CPG category management experience

Exposure to retail account management and beverage distribution models preferred

Communicate and engage regularly with National Account Directors and Managers

Share Convenience channel-based insights and best practices with Category Development Managers and regional category development colleagues

Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills

Experience in VIP Karma and iDig is preferred

Conduct regular technology reviews to Executive staff and management.

Own the supplier performance management of their respective commodities, which includes key delivery, quality, cost, and innovation metrics.

Collaborate internally, negotiate the right tradeoffs, solicit cooperation and resolve problems, and advance new supplier or product offerings.

Manage and lead the operations effort of developing new and adaptations of existing technologies for Anduril.

10+ years of experience in sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and/or supply chain.

Previous experience collaborating with outsourced manufacturing partners.

5+ years of product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology experience

Experience as a product manager or owner

Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product

Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition

Experience with end to end product delivery

Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights

2-3 years of experience in sales or category management within the retail consumer packaged goods.

Demonstrated success in category management or sales, including experience leading customer presentations

Good communication skills (both verbal and written); presentation experience preferred

Experience in the fresh-cut industry preferred.

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Travel to customer meetings, as needed and as requested.

7+ years preferably within a Sourcing/Procurement team with experience in strategic sourcing and category management or at Media/Advertising/Digital Agency.

Strong project management and analytical skills

Need Analysis and demand management

Project Management: Reformulation, W2W, Full buy, innovation, R2P, Indirects

Consolidate & Manage L’Oreal USA Spend, Investments & Initiatives

Manage project-based media deals and contracts

Strong Supplier Relationship Management skills

Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in procurement processes and driving business results through influence and leadership

2 or more years of relevant experience in Procurement

Procurement experience in a distribution and/or manufacturing business is a plus.

Experience in strategic sourcing of indirect materials and services.

Collaborate with the sourcing leadership identify & implement best practices relating to sourcing category management

Develop, implement & sustain an effective category management operating rhythm driving process efficiency and business results in order to meet targets

Establish category focused working groups to develop 3yr sourcing roadmap for all major categories covering 80% of regional spend

Facilitate collaboration across the Chart with Functional Budget holders to support the delivery of their key supply chain performance indicators

Develop and maintain best-in-class cross-functional relationships with internal and external partners through understanding interdependencies, proactive communication, and project management

Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in an analytical and strategic data-driven role. Experience in CPG and/or Retail is a plus

Advanced experience with syndicated data (Circana/Nielsen) is a necessity

Excellent communicator and storyteller with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Mastery of Microsoft Office Business Suite (PowerPoint/Excel) and Google Suite

Passion to work with data and the ability to synthesize complex data from various sources

Experience with analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and controls.

Knowledge of Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Risk Management (SRM), RFP and ERP Tools.

Provides daily management of suppliers including Supply Chain support for forecasting, pricing, invoicing, and inventory levels. Manages weekly supplier meeting.

Supports maintenance of Laser Fiche contract management tool for assigned categories.

Knowledge of ERP fundamentals and advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project.

Assesses, manages, mitigates, and avoids risk throughout the supply chain for assigned categories.

10+ years of experience in merchandising, category management strategy, business development, and/or marketing; high-growth operations and startup experience is strongly preferred

5+ years experience managing, training and developing people

Strong data and analytical skills that drive decisions and move the business forward

Must have demonstrated strong negotiation skills

Experience directly managing, or working for a vendor within Produce and Fresh Proteins.

Must have significant knowledge of Merchandising, Financial Planning, and overall Supply Chain

10+ years of experience in merchandising, category management strategy, business development, and/or marketing; high-growth operations and startup experience is strongly preferred

5+ years experience managing, training and developing people

Strong data and analytical skills that drive decisions and move the business forward

Must have demonstrated strong negotiation skills

Experience directly managing, or working for a vendor within Produce and Fresh Proteins.

Must have significant knowledge of Merchandising, Financial Planning, and overall Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering

Data Analysis and Reporting; utilize procurement tools and systems to generate reports, analyze procurement data, and provide insights to optimize decision-making

Ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and respond quickly to changes in the build program

Familiarity with solar equipment (PV Modules, BESS, and Inverters)

Thorough understanding of the market and regulatory environment

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Minimum of 5-7 years of broad CPG, Category Management, and Shopper Insights experience

Strong category management and project management skills

Project management skills, ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously

Customer development experience/skill leading customer engagements across multiple levels within customer

Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary

Working knowledge of syndicated data via IRI and/or Nielsen required. Will work with several data sources in the role

Minimum of 7+ years' experience in ecommerce buying and general management roles

Partner with cross-functional teams in marketing, finance, product, technology, supply chain, and customer service to deliver financial targets and customer experience

Manage the personal care brand managers

Collaborate with other general managers to identify opportunities to increase effectiveness of the portfolio through analytics, playbooks, processes and other areas.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of work and experience; MBA preferred.

Demonstrated understanding of ecommerce financials and the ability to manage profitability

7+ years experience in category management, digital marketing / sales

Previous experience in vendor management, contract negotiations and service agreements.

Presentation skills and Relationship Management

Manage vendor/supplier relationships, add items to assortment, negotiate competitive terms and services that will accelerate

4+ years experience in eCommerce

Experience building assortment in the health care space.

Strong working knowledge of the selling and category management process ;

Excellent financial management skills to critically and objectively assess programs and cost investments versus results; ability to streamline operational processes;

3-5 years of Field/HQ Category Management or Customer Marketing or Sales Strategy experience as well as exposure to all trade classes;

Actively participate in the continuous business planning process focusing on category management strategies and initiatives;

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts (BS/BA) degree or equivalent experience;

Direct selling experience, required ;

Minimum of 10 years operations / sourcing / product management experience.

Strong project and process management to execute supply strategy with cross functional teams.

Familiarity with manufacturing, quality and supply chain processes to support supplier selection and performance management.

Strategic thinking to develop longer-range supply strategies and plans that drive significant value while meeting the business requirements

Strong cross-functional leadership skills to drive continuous progress against the strategic category plans

Global expertise in category including technical product knowledge, cost drivers, related industry dynamics and market trends.

Keep abreast of developments and best practices in Category Management, pursue the knowledge needed to improve departmental capabilities and professional agility.

Minimum 5 years of experience in Category Management or Customer Management Insights, CPG experience strongly preferred

Expertise in linking analytics via traditional data sources with cutting edge capabilities and tools to develop insights into action

Proven analytical skills and ability to influence people both internally and externally

A passionate self-starter, ready to take the customer experience to the next level.

Collaborate on the insights-based category vision and communicate as a trusted category leader.