Senior Category Manager - Mooresville, NC
PPG Industries Inc. - Mooresville, North Carolina
Senior Category Manager - Mooresville, NC
Assist the PPG/Olympic Lowe’s Account Team in their accountabilities for Lowe’s US and Lowe’s Canada.
Primary Accountabilities:
- Analyze PPG/Olympic product and productivity performance
- Gather/analyze information for competitive product and programs
- Evaluate retail pricing and ad tracking in the marketplace
- Interface with plan-o-gram (POG) department to ensure proper space allocation on shelf
- Manage product introduction/exit process including buybacks, product life cycle, and logistical concerns
- Work alongside customer and national accounts teams to translate customer insights into strategies which drive performance.
- Effectively manage a Category Manager direct report
- Support the PPG/Olympic Lowe’s Account Team in the preparation of:
- Product line reviews
- Analysis of program/category performance
- Field sales directives
- Monthly sales and demand forecasting
- Promotional calendar
- Product mix management
- Marketplace gap analysis
- Develop/oversee special projects as directed.
Requirements:
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4-Year Undergraduate degree, 6-8 years of business experience
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Demonstrated background in business analytics
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Strong presentation skills (development and delivery)
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Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with external and internal customers
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Extensive knowledge of the utilization of Databases and Excel
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Retail experience, especially in home center channel is desirable, not required
Success Factors:
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Plan & organize
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Communicate & share information
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Manage complexity
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Attend to details
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Influence decisions and actions
PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.
PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.
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Posted: 30+ days ago
About PPG Industries Inc.
PPG's vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction ma... more
