Category Manager

General Purpose:

First Brands Group is looking for a qualified and motivated individual with a strong analytical background to join our Category Management Team. The Category Manager will play a critical role and will support the Customer and Category Teams with understanding the changing market trends.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities involve managing data assets & projects related to Category Management & Key Customer Deliverables.

· Oversee specific categories, understanding their contents, performance, growth, and how they set FBG apart to cater to customer needs.

· Establish annual and quarterly priorities to optimize category growth and improve performance.

· Support analytical projects to answer strategic questions or validate cases for category initiatives. Share insights with department and organizational leadership.

· Manage cross-functional initiatives to drive category success, collaborating with various teams including Marketing, Product, Supply Chain, and more

• Serving as product experts and having an in-depth understanding of assigned categories
• Assessing market competitors, understanding competitive product lines, with ability to compare the features and benefits of FBG products to competitor products
• Identifying and monitoring market pricing trends. Communicates changes and trends to the appropriate team members so that action can be taken if necessary

· Compiling, Organizing, Interpreting and Reporting on varying Data Sets

· Assist with Line Review Content / Category Reviews

· Build and Maintain Cross-Functional Relationships

Knowledge/Skills

· Prior experience in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision – Aftermarket experience preferred

· Microsoft Office fluency with focus on Excel & PowerBI applications

· Superior attention to detail

· Strong Interpersonal Skills

· Ability to Multi-Task & Project Manage

· Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills

· Fluent in spoken and written English

Education Requirements/ Experience

· Bachelors or Associates degree in Business, Marketing, Supply-Chain preferred.

· Automotive Certification/Apprenticeship would be evaluated

· Automotive Aftermarket Experience preferred

· Experience supporting Sales & Operations

· Preferred minimum of 1-2 years demonstrated automotive, Inside Sales, and or Operations experience

First Brands Group, LLC