Product Category Manager (USABLUEBOOK)

USABlueBook Job Opportunity

USABlueBook (a division of HD SUPPLY) is the recognized source of products and technical support for professional water and wastewater operators. As the company founded by utility operators, it is our goal to remain the industry's top technical and customer service leader.

Location : 3781 Bur Wood Dr, Waukegan, IL 6008

HYBRID : REMOTE, Minimum 4 days in office (additional days as needed)

Competitive Salary (D.O.E.)

5+ years of Management Experience Preferred

Ability to coach and train a team of Merchants

Water / Wastewater experience a plus

Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, Vacation, Sick Time)

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook / Word / Excel

Must be able to pass a background / drug test

Job Summary

Responsible for executing to the financial objectives for a product category or categories. Implement the operational plan and works with key merchandising and field resources to drive item selection and pricing for a category or categories. Responsible for item selection within a category or sub-category. Work with respective merchandising resources to implement the appropriate category and supplier strategy.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Executes to the financial targets for a category and influences assortment guidelines and parameters. Executes pricing strategy.
• Researches new product lines and shops for competitive prices.
• Influences supplier strategy and executes the supplier portfolio.
• Makes decisions regarding visual representation of the product lines in all marketing material including catalogs, etc.
• Collaborates with purchasing and operations on forecasting and supply chain set-up for all merchandising fixtures for current and new programs.
• Supports the business review process. Influences which items to send to product line review; when new products should be included in the assortment mix; leverages supplier relationships to optimize assortment; and works with key support functions to ensure completion.
• Supports supplier strategy (e.g. import vs domestic, national vs local, branded vs proprietary, etc.).
• Utilizes knowledge of key business drivers for a category / categories (e.g. historical performance, industry / competitive landscape, consumer identification, etc.) to support category sales growth.

Nature and Scope

Work Environment

Education and Experience

Pay Range : $101,800.00-$154,300.00 Annual

HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates :

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Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.