Category Manager Flooring Accessories

Job Title

Category Manager - Flooring Accessories

Position Overview

Shaw Industries Group Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and is a global leader in delivering carpet hardwood tile & stone laminate synthetic turf and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers our people our company and our communities.

Position Overview:

The Category Manager supports the Sr. Category Manager in managing andoptimizingthe product categorys performance. This role involvesbeing responsible forthe setup of product specifications forGroundworx(Cushion & Underlayment) andCareworx(Cleaner & Floor Protection). The Category Manager works closely with various teams including marketing sales sourcingsamplesand supply chain as well as suppliers to ensure the execution of successful product launches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish andmaintainall product specification information ensuring accuracy of entry into the mainframe databases whilemaintainingand communicating any corrections or changes to specifications to internal stakeholders and outside suppliers.

• Work with cross-functional partners (Corporate Sourcing Samples Product Development Brands Planning and Marketing and Suppliers) to ensure all requirements are met fortimelyexecution of product launches.

• Responsible fortimelydistribution & follow through of vendor blueprintsto accurately set products up in TTR.

• Maintain thestage gateprocess to ensuretimelyflow of approvals and setup of products.

• Support SKU rationalization by collecting and reviewing data to track product life cycles andidentifyendoflife recommendations.

• Responsible for ensuring dropped products are documented for internal & external partner notification of expected drop dates.

• Participate in trim reviews with Quality Control Product Development and Designers for color match approval.

• Evaluate the product assortment toidentifyimprovement opportunities and necessary adjustments based on market and competitive insights.

• Handle inquiries & aid in problem solvingin a timely mannerfor service & color issues for customers and sales force as they arise.

• Coordinate with suppliers and internal planning teams to ensure product availability andtimelydelivery.

• Provide support and solutions to Customer Service Quality Control and other departments as needed.

• Responsible for working closely with the Samples Merchandising Brand and Sample vendors for sample creation and to ensure sample availability forTotal Worxproducts that offer sample vehicles.

• Process &submitrequisitions for supplier reconciliation via PeopleSoft

• Contribute to process improvements byidentifyingopportunities to streamline automate or enhance existing workflows.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum (2) years of flooring experience

• Effective communication skills both verbally and written

• Ability toutilizerelevant technology -proficiencyin M365 TTR Vista PeopleSoft EBX Tableau Microsoft BI Widen PDMS Salesforce Fusion

• Proven ability to deal professionally and confidently daily while building collaborative relationships with internal and external partners at various levels.

• Mustpossessstrong organizational skills take initiative ownership and accountability with the ability to work independently meet deadlines and honor commitments.

• Ability to think through problems toidentifyroot cause issues and resolutions.

Preferred:

• College degree

Competencies:

• Building Trusting Relationships

• Adapt and Change

• Initiate Action

• Build Customer Satisfaction

• Influence Others

Shaw benefits include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee assistance program

• Health savings account

• Paid Time Off

• Parental Leave

• 401K and Retirement Plans

• Product discounts for employees

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Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift Hrs fall to in punch day Observed Calendar shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1