Category Manager

Job Title

Ownership of strategic category direction aimed specifically at enhancing GPCs sales, profit, inventory turns, and market position within the industry while upholding GPCs high standards of ethics and integrity as a representative of the corporation.
Position Performance Measures

Grow Genuine Parts Companys sales, profits and market share within the US Automotive Aftermarket
Manage relationships with suppliers to both procure and present competitive programs to the market
Create efficiencies with key internal and external stakeholders, while working across various APG departments to effectively develop procurement, sales and marketing programs
Responsibilities

Develops and executes overall market strategies for specific product categories
Coordinates with various departments and oversees all strategic initiatives for assigned product groups in relation to category management, product assortment, promotions and marketing, pricing, supply chain, sales, customer service and information technology
Initiates and manages vendor relationships and negotiations for the sourcing of specific product categories
Determines viability of potential vendors as it pertains to pricing, quality, service capabilities and financial stability
Operates as a project manager for any vendor or program changes
Research and analyze sales and profitability performance metrics
Experience, Education, and Abilities

1-3 years in Product Management (or equivalent experience), including contract negotiations, program management, data analysis and procurement activities required
Managerial presentation and reporting experience preferred
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required
Ability to manage congruent and diverging projects
Work performed in a typical office environment
Travel up to 30% of the time
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.