Category Manager at IFF overseeing strategic sourcing for OPEX and CAPEX procurement in North America. Leading negotiations and supplier relationships to enhance operational reliability.
About the role
- Sr. Category Manager for STANLEY working with global teams on assortment strategies and market analysis. Managing product lifecycle and delivering category education for internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate across global teams to develop and implement comprehensive global assortment strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives and brand positioning.
- Coordinate with other category managers to integrate brand strategies into global commercial assortments.
- Partner with commercial teams to manage and optimize assortments effectively.
- Conduct regular research and analysis to identify trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape.
- Transform market intelligence into actionable insights.
- Support regional teams in the execution and optimization of retail planograms.
- Manage the product lifecycle, including margin analysis and SKU rationalization.
- Track the success of merchandising efforts and provide performance-based insights to stakeholders.
- Deliver category education to internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Marketing
- 5+ years of experience within the Consumer Products Industry
- Market & Competitor Analysis
- Assortment Planning and Commercial Execution Experience (Essential)
- Being data-driven.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
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