
Manager, Product Category Management – Dental
Henry Schein
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $97,909 - $152,984 per year
About the role
- Ownership of all activities surrounding performance of the categories for which they are responsible.
- Includes sales and market share analysis, identifying underperforming categories, developing plans and programs to drive sales and market share in both branded and private brand products.
- Provide strategic guidance on private brand product additions and line extensions.
- Manages the process of all new product submissions.
- Reviews information provided by PC Associate to ensure all necessary information is obtained from the supplier to facilitate a timely review.
- Determines which products will be accepted and/or rejected.
- Determines pricing, forecast and opening order quantities.
- Oversees process of new item code creation, web attributes and descriptions and development of catalog copy.
- Worked closely with suppliers to develop a promotional plan to support a successful launch.
- Determine products and pricing to be featured in all flyers for respective product categories and work with Associate and/or Specialist to produce layout and pricing spreadsheets.
- Negotiate buying deals with suppliers and oversees proper communication and implementation to Inventory Management.
- Performs review of marketing product classifications and item descriptions to ensure the integrity of product content.
- Reviews and approves products identified by SKU Optimization for stocking, non-stocking and inventory returns.
- Manages layout and presentation for respective categories in the annual Henry Schein Dental and all Specialty Catalogs/Flyers.
- Performs competitive pricing analysis and determines selling prices of all products in the respective categories.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
Requirements
- Typically 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience
- 1 or more years of management experience.
- Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus.
- Strong management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop and mentor team members for high performance
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively
- Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
- Excellent independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
- Understand and act on financial information that contributes to business profitability
- Ability to plan and manage successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget, assign tasks and areas of responsibility
- Excellent planning and organizational skills and techniques
- Good negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage outsourced relationships
- Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities and manage conflict
- Excellent Excel Skills.
- Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office.
- Must have strong analytical skills and must have excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to multi-task and work in a team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401K Plan with Company Match
- PTO [or sick leave if applicable]
- Paid Parental Leave
- Income Protection
- Work Life Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Benefits
- Worldwide Scholarship Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sales analysismarket share analysispricing analysisSKU optimizationproject managementproduct developmentcatalog managementfinancial analysisnegotiationinventory management
Soft Skills
management skillsleadership skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsdecision makingproblem solvingplanning skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree