Genuine Parts Company Atlanta , GA 30301
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job Summary
The Associate Category Manager will support the Category Manager in driving growth and profitability of a specific category or group of categories, whilst ensuring an optimal mix of Financial, Operational and Customer outcomes.
Position Performance Measures:
Financial
Contribute toward and aid the Category Manager in achieving KPIS:
APG and ASG category sales
POS Sales out
APG and ASG gross profit (GP)
Trading Margin (Buy/Sell)
Gross Margin (inclusive of all rebates)
Supplier Income
Inventory Turn Over
GMROI (evolve to GMROIC)
Operational
Timeline and process adherence
Promotion process
In store planograms
Line reviews
Procurement / Sourcing
Customer
Responsibilities
Facilitate promotions process across all publications and all channels for assigned categories, ensuring key time lines and process milestones are met
Work closely with the supplier base to ensure adherence to all expectations associated with promotions
Administer all supplier income, ensuring timely and accurate billing and reporting
Manage the set up of all new lines and new suppliers, ensuring all information is captured accurately and in line with key process milestones
Work with the planogram team on developing customer facing planograms, where applicable
Work cross functionally with a wide variety of stakeholders, ensuring all queries associated with the categories are filtered and responded to in a timely manner
Support the Category Manager in the day to day operational aspects of their category assignment
Maximize Digital channel opportunities (B2C/B2B)
Administer annual promotional plans (retail and wholesale)
Manage administration associated with Agreement Sheets, ensuring all information is captured accurately and timely
Facilitate outcomes in conjunction with the sourcing team on key category sourcing projects, ensuring all time lines and process steps are met
Regular reporting on category performance
Core competencies:
Demonstrate Company values and lead by personal example
Focus on GPC Core Competencies
Commercial acumen
Strategic thinking and planning
Customer oriented
Relationship builder
Communication
Influencing
Collaborative working
Decision making
Analytical thinking
Qualifications
1-2 Years of Category leadership experience desired, in a fast paced organization - ideally a multi site distribution or retail business
Strong administrative and time management abilities
Tertiary qualifications in business or related discipline preferred
Physical Demands / Working Environment
Work is performed in a typical office environment and retail store environment. In retail store there may exposure to noise, dust, fumes, or temperature shifts. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Travel to the various operations, estimated to be approximately 40-50% of time, required.
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Genuine Parts Company