Category Manager jobs in South Carolina
Category Manager develops the overall strategy for a product category and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Leads a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Being a Category Manager works closely with sales team to determine optimal pricing through analysis of sales trends, competitors, buying habits and planograms of products to promote sales opportunities. Provides effective promotional materials. Additionally, Category Manager may develop special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree of marketing. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Category Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Category Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Category Manager
- Otis
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Florence, SC
FULL_TIME
- Date Posted: 2024-03-22 Country: United States of America Location: OT541: TFP - Florence, SC 1500 Otis Way, Florence, SC, 29501 USA Essential Responsibilities This individual will be responsible for leading and driving the overall NAA supply chain requirements and metrics for the Direct Material with a focus on the E&E category (electronics and electro-mechanical). This may include but not be limited to: Collaborating with the global supply chain on category strategy development Developing & Implementing category strategies that achieve the Year / Year savings cost savings initiatives across all NAA business entities, including factory and service center Category subject matter expert -responsible for market/commodity/new suppliers’ research. Conduct RFI’s, RFQ’s, analysis, business cases and ROI Review, analyze, and research all market data and provide market insights to leadership Lead on supplier risk mitigation by increasing the dual sourcing ratio Contribute to strategic business initiatives as applicable Support weekly, Monthly, and quarterly reporting and/or Report-outs Escalation point for supplier/business unit resolution for supplier delivery and quality issue Lead the supplier LTA and contract negotiations. Responsible for end-to-end contract management Proactively mitigate price increases as well as being responsible for price increase negotiation Owner for JDE price, lead-time, and OHPO creation and maintenance Support NA Transformation projects and take the lead on assigned initiatives Direct report to Global Category Lead who sits overseas and indirectly report to regional E&E lead. Basic Qualifications 5-10 years in a Supply chain management function, procurement, or cost management. Strategic planning/thinking skills coupled with strong financial, analytical, and execution skills Demonstrated ability to drive teamwork between groups and across functional teams Strong communication skills including the ability to influence without direct authority in a matrixed organization Experience with electronics and electromechanics category purchasing is a must Must be capable of communicating with all levels of management using executive-level summaries and presentations Demonstrated project management, change management, and negotiating capabilities Full knowledge of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and application in negotiations and cost evaluation, including import and freight considerations. Clean Sheet modeling knowledge Flexibility of daily schedule allowing for effectiveness in a global environment Knowledge of, or experience with, lean manufacturing systems/processes and ERP/JDE configurations Experience with Excel and/or other data manipulation programs 25% travel potential (primarily domestic, but could be international) Education / Certifications Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Business Administration/Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in supply chain, engineering, or business Knowledge of the elevator industry and/or field operations is highly desirable Preferred location Florence, SC. If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company. When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here. Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! Otis is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.
- 7 Days Ago
Global Category Manager
- Dodge Mechanical Power Transmission
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Simpsonville, SC
FULL_TIME
- Main Accountabilities: Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers; manage supply base.Enforce terms and conditions of purchase orders and other agreements.Drive compliance to company ...
- 10 Days Ago
Associate Category Manager
- RennickBarrett Recruiting, INC
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Hartsville, SC
FULL_TIME
- Job Description: Reporting to the Senior Manager of Logistics Procurement, the Associate Category Manager of Logistics will lead several categories driving excellence in alignment with the Logistics O...
- 14 Days Ago
Associate Category Manager
- Schneider Electric
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Columbia, SC
FULL_TIME
- Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an Associate Category Manager for a plastic molding category (Thermoset and Thermoplastics) located in our Nashville TN location. What do you get to do in thi...
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Breakfast Category Manager
- Dodges Stores
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Easley, SC
FULL_TIME
- Looking for a solid team player who exhibits good judgment and takes both pride and ownership in their work. Our Breakfast Category Manager roles are a wonderful stepping stone opportunity for individ...
- 3 Days Ago
Associate Category Manager
- Impact Solutions Inc
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Hartsville, SC
FULL_TIME
- Job Description Reporting to the Senior Manager of Logistics Procurement, the Associate Category Manager of Logistics will lead several categories driving excellence in alignment with the Logistics Or...
- 4 Days Ago
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- Marmon Foodservice Technologies
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Category Manager
- Johnson Controls International
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Milwaukee, WI
- What you will do As a Global Category Manager you will be working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and lea...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Category Manager
- Johnson Controls International
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San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León
- What you will do Johnson Controls is currently hiring a Procurement Category Manager. In this role, the person is respon...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Category Manager
- Shamrock Foods
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Phoenix, AZ
- The Category Manager drives category performance through detailed analysis of product assortment, pricing change analysi...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Category Manager
- Keurig Dr Pepper
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Frisco, TX
- Job Overview: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is looking for a highly motivated, analytically-minded professional to join its imp...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Category Manager
- The United Green
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- As a Product Category Manager, you'll be at the forefront of strategic product management for our client We're looking f...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Category Manager
- Keurig Dr Pepper
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Nashville, TN
- Job Overview: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is looking for a highly motivated, analytically-minded professional to join its imp...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
About South Carolina
South Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the Southeastern United States and the easternmost of the Deep South. It is bordered to the north by North Carolina, to the southeast by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the southwest by Georgia across the Savannah River.
South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 23, 1788. South Carolina became the first state to vote in favor of secession from the Union on December 20, 1860. After the American Civil War, it was readmitted into the United States on June 25, 1868.
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Income Estimation for Category Manager jobs
$109,955 to $143,926
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What does a Category Manager do?
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