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Company Name : Allied Electronics & Automation
Location : Fort Worth, TX 76118
Position : Category Manager

Job Description : About Allied Electronics & AutomationAllied Electronics & Automation is a high service level, authorized distributor of industrial automation, interconnect, cabling, and electromechanical products. We are part of the $1.7 billion global distributor, Electrocomponents, serving as Allied Electronics & Automation in the Americas and RS Components around the rest of the world.
Our global footprint and world-class logistics allow us to give customers the products they need, when they need them.
We pride ourselves on the great working environment that we’ve created at Allied, where our employees can make a difference in the lives our customers, we can move fast, experiment when needed, can operate with autonomy and where everyone is focused on doing the right thing for the customer.
FunctionThe Category Manager will create, implement and execute the strategy for the Automation & Control category, enabling optimized profitable growth. The Automation & Control category includes pneumatics, sensors, and industrial networking products. They will develop and grow the product offering within the category through delivery of the best in class offer for our customers thereby meeting sales revenue, gross margin growth, and profit targets. The Category Manager will manage a team of Supplier Managers and Product Portfolio Managers to select technologies and build go to market strategies through insight and digital data management of the product lifecycle. Responsible for the coordination of strategic growth plans with our supplier base for their specific category. This candidate will need to have a mix of creativity and analytical thinking. Work cross functionally and collaboratively across multiple areas of the business to ensure we are meeting the demands of our customers and working in a timely manner to execute plans. Collaboration with other Category Managers is key to develop and share best practices.
What Success Looks LikeThe Category Manager will be a driving force to build and grow this category through the addition of new suppliers and the expansion of the offer with current suppliers in this space. Performance metrics will include:

Ability to successfully manage a team that achieves growth objectives and drives new business opportunities
Set goals for each individual based on the following criteria
Selecting products to be added to the product offer, stocked and non-stocked, in terms of traffic and revenue generated
Revenue generated and attachment rate of products selected to be stocked
Product category growth including margin and sales generation.
Planning and execution of business plans and activities that will drive growth
Drive the team to develop and maintain strong business relationships with current suppliers and identify and pursue potential new suppliers that will profitably expand their category offering
Collaborate with other Category Managers to create and maintain consistent processes across the teams
Develop into category experts that understand the industry trends and competitive landscape

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Building and executing category strategy
Guidance and management of Supplier Managers and Portfolio Managers supporting the category
Lead and oversee the development and execution of strategic supplier business plans
Supporting and challenging sales and profit influencing functions
Utilizing digital tools and analytics to drive high performance in sales growth targets, new customer acquisition, and implementing strategy to gain market share for existing suppliers
Efficiently launch new suppliers, through their team, that add value to the customer and re-enforce the Allied long term strategy
Working with Supply Chain to maximize availability of product portfolio, focusing on reduction of bad and excess inventory and product provision at a category level.
Working closely with Supplier Marketing, Content and Data functions to ensure pace and product visibility is best in class.
Assume ownership of cross-functional/team initiatives and processes to continuously develop category performance
Team leadership, talent development, evaluation and assessment
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with:
Suppliers
Sales personnel
Marketing
Supply Chain
Warehouse and logistic staff
Corporate support staff – accounting, business analysts, etc

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Strong collaboration skills, positive and forward looking.
Strategic thinking, ambitious, growth focused.
Comfortable handling complex scenarios and relationships where conflicting priorities or KPIs must be negotiated.
Calm under pressure, maintaining focus on the task and hand and prioritizing effectively.
Motivating and coaching team members and wider organization to develop talent while at the same time driving increased productivity and effectiveness
Strong focus on execution and attention to details
Strong communicator (verbal, written and listening)
Exhibits strong customer service and is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Must have proficient level of skill in Microsoft word, excel and power point
Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to build effective relationships.
Can utilize process improvement skills to figure out how to get things done.

Education and/or ExperienceRequire five years of Industrial distribution experience in similar role with a successful track record in product/category management or related role. Experience leading and managing a team a plus. Experience within the Automation & Control Industry is also a plus. Preference given for a four-year degree in Businesses or related field but not necessary.
Equal Employment OpportunityAllied is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Fort Worth, TX 76118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

What are your salary requirements?
Do you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the US?

Experience:

Industrial Distribution: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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