Top 47 Category manager Jobs in Kennesaw Ga

Category Manager
EIS —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
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Category Leadership Manager
Constellation Brands —Atlanta, GA
- $88,700 - $135,900 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Office
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Product Manager - Cedar
BlueLinx —Marietta, GA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Head of Category Management
SupplyHouse.com —Atlanta, GA
- $158,000 - $198,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
MANAGER CATEGORY EXPERIENCE
Home Depot / THD —Atlanta, GA
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Merchandising
Category Insights Manager
Zep, Inc. —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Merchandising
Category Manager - Chemicals, Lubricants, and Paints
ORS Nasco —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
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Category Management Analyst - Hybrid/Atlanta
SiteOne Landscape Supply —Roswell, GA
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Finance
Sr. Category Manager
TERREPOWER (formerly BBB industries) —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Opportunities for advancement
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Manager, Fulfillment Strategy
Home Depot / THD —Atlanta, GA
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Access
- Merchandising
Category Manager - Fungicide (Hybrid/Atlanta)
SiteOne Landscape Supply —Roswell, GA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Senior Director Category Space Management
Acosta Group —Atlanta, GA
- $123,600 - $154,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Sr. Category Manager, Flooring Accessories
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. —Cartersville, GA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Residential
- Microsoft Office
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Channel Manager - Home Depot
Delta Faucet Company —Atlanta, GA
- $76,400 - $120,010 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Merchandising
- Tuition reimbursement
Manager, Supplier Scalability
Home Depot / THD —Atlanta, GA
- 18 years or older
- Merchandising
- No experience needed
Senior Category Merchant - Packaging
ODP Business Solutions —Atlanta, GA
- $106,500 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Merchandise Planner
Home Depot / THD —Atlanta, GA
- 18 years or older
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
Digital Category Merchandising Analyst
Tekshapers INC —Atlanta, GA
- $55 - $60 an hour
- Contract
- 5 years
- Office
- Continuous improvement
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Manager Category Analyst Ecommerce
Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc. —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Home Depot / THD —Atlanta, GA
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Access
- Merchandising

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Category Manager

EIS -
Atlanta, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
2 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
MRP
Bachelor's degree
Vendor relationship management
Contracts
Global sourcing
Cross-functional collaboration
Cross-functional team management
Financial acumen
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Category Manager

Job Description:

Summary: The Category Manager Bearings is responsible for developing and executing the category strategy to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and working capital optimization within the Bearings portfolio. This role owns supplier relationships, inventory performance, and cross-functional alignment across sales, operations, and finance.

The ideal candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with technical product knowledge of bearings (ball, roller, mounted units, specialty bearings), and a deep understanding of distribution dynamics in industrial and MRO markets.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities

(Include the following; however, other duties may apply.)

Category Strategy & Financial Performance

Develop and execute a 13-year category strategy aligned with company growth objectives
Drive revenue, gross margin, and inventory performance (turns, GM, DOS)
Identify white space opportunities, line expansions, and rationalization initiatives
Lead cost savings initiatives, rebate optimization, and margin improvement programs
Build and maintain category scorecards and KPIs

Supplier Management

Serve as primary commercial contact for strategic bearing suppliers (e.g., SKF, Timken, NTN, NSK, Schaffler, RBC, etc.)
Negotiate pricing, rebates, freight terms, payment terms, and inventory programs
Lead Joint Business Planning (JBP) with key suppliers
Monitor supplier performance (OTIF, lead times, quality, cost changes)
Manage supply risk and dual-source strategies where appropriate

Inventory & Demand Planning

Collaborate with SIOP/Demand Planning to optimize stocking strategy and safety stock levels
Manage lifecycle (NPI, phase-in/phase-out, obsolescence mitigation)
Improve forecast accuracy and reduce excess/slow-moving inventory
Align stocking strategies with customer segment needs

Pricing & Market Intelligence

Collaborate with Pricing and Commercial team to develop competitive pricing strategies by segment and channel
Monitor market trends including steel costs, import pressures, tariff exposure, and competitive activity
Partner with Sales to support large bids, project pricing, and contract negotiations

Cross Functional Leadership

Partner with Sales to drive category growth initiatives and training
Support Marketing on promotions, campaigns, and technical positioning
Coordinate with Operations to address capacity, lead times, and logistics constraints
Present category performance updates to executive leadership

Qualifications: To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's Degree required; MBA or CPM/CPIM certification preferred
5+ years of experience in category management, product management, or strategic sourcing
Experience within industrial distribution is strongly preferred
Bearings, or power transmission product knowledge, highly desirable
Proven success negotiating with global manufacturers.

Technical & Commercial Skills:

Strong financial acumen (margin analysis, rebate modeling)
Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel
Understanding of industrial bearing applications (motors pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, etc)
Experience managing vendor agreements and contracts

Leadership & Competencies:

Strategic thinker with strong analytical capability
Effective negotiator with executive presence
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Strong communication and presentation skills
Results-driven with high ownership mentality

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Supplier rebate attainment
Inventory turns & working capital reduction
On-time supplier performance
Cost savings delivered
New product / line expansion impact

Work Environment:

Hybrid
Travel up to 25% for supplier visits, trade shows, and customer meetings

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all requirements and responsibilities and as such, is subject to change without notice based on the needs of the business and/or department.

EIS Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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