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Assistant Category Manager - Windows & Doors
Carter Lumber —Kent, OH
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Product Manager
1181 Applied Maintenance Supplies & Solutions LLC —Strongsville, OH
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
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Associate Manager – Wheel & Tire
Enthusiast Auto Holdings —Wadsworth, OH
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
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House-Brand Product Specialist - Wheel & Tire
Enthusiast Auto Holdings —Wadsworth, OH
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
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Heinens Inc —Warrensville Heights, OH
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Paid time off
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Assistant Category Manager - Windows & Doors

Carter Lumber -
Kent, OH

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Document quality checks
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

A Carter Lumber Assistant Category Manager (Windows & Doors) supports the Category Managers and Director with vendor relations, location specific needs, and day to day activities that help grow the categories. Ensures our vendors provide the best combination of quality, service and price to our stores and customers. Effective communication with the field and internal departments is mandatory for the success of this position.

Requirements

Previous purchasing experience in the building materials industry is preferred
Previous experience in supply chain is preferred
Experience in analysis and forecasting
Exceptional problem solving abilities
Ability to review documents for accuracy
Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Occasional overnight travel when necessary

Responsibilities

Purchasing
- Ability to review vendor proposals and analyze and make recommendations to the Category Manager or Director based on the following negotiated criteria:
  - Best in class pricing
  - Volume rebates: quarterly, semi-annually and yearly
  - Cash Discounts and Payment Terms
  - Growth Incentives
  - Relationship Marketing Events
- Submit and review product quotes to help inform buying decisions for the Category Manager and Director based on products that best fit our customer and store needs
- Assists with the confirmation of on time delivery of quality products at competitive costs to site locations
- Assists in forecasting material requirements by analyzing trends to establish stocking levels
- Helps develop & recommends vendor programs to the Category Manager to increase rebate dollars by product category

Product Management
- Assists in reviewing purchases, turns, and rebates by product category
- Assists in reviewing SKUs and product descriptions for consistency and duplication by category
- Assists with monitoring purchases for program compliance
Store Support
- Helps stores with product information, pricing questions, availability and lead times
- Assists stores with product issues including shipments, quality and defective material by communicating with store and vendor
- Assists in negotiating and quoting large jobs
- Assists in developing customer programs with suppliers based on the needs of the customer and store
- Assists with planning, tracking and maintaining co-op fund balances for relationship marketing events and category growth

Benefits (full-time employees)

Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
Short and Long-Term Disability
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
Optional supplemental life insurance
Company-match 401(k)
Vacation time and paid holidays
Vendor incentives
Room for growth; we promote from within!
Military encouraged to apply!

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