Supervisor, Product Category Management (USABlueBook) - Waukegan, IL

## Supervisor, Product Category Management (USABlueBook) - Waukegan, ILApplylocations:
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** Job Summary
** Responsible for executing to the financial objectives for a product category or categories. Implement the operational plan and works with key merchandising and field resources to drive item selection and pricing for a category or categories. Responsible for item selection within a category or sub-category. Work with respective merchandising resources to implement the appropriate category and supplier strategy.
** Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
*** Executes to the financial targets for a category and influences assortment guidelines and parameters. Executes pricing strategy.
* Researches new product lines and shops for competitive prices.
* Influences supplier strategy and executes the supplier portfolio.
* Makes decisions regarding visual representation of the product lines in all marketing material including catalogs, etc.
* Collaborates with purchasing and operations on forecasting and supply chain set-up for all merchandising fixtures for current and new programs.
* Supports the business review process. Influences which items to send to product line review; when new products should be included in the assortment mix; leverages supplier relationships to optimize assortment; and works with key support functions to ensure completion.
* Supports supplier strategy (e.g. import vs domestic, national vs local, branded vs proprietary, etc.).
* Utilizes knowledge of key business drivers for a category/categories (e.g. historical performance, industry/competitive landscape, consumer identification, etc.) to support category sales growth.  
** Nature and Scope
*** Experience provides solutions.
* Ensures that work is performed consistently with company policies and procedures.
* Leads a group or team of support, craft, or lower level professional associates.  
** Work Environment
*** Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
* Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
* Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.  
** Education and Experience
*** Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.  
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***** Pay Range**$-$ Annual  HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates:
* Medical (with Prescription drug coverage), dental, and vision plans
* Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
* 401(K) with company match
* Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
* Paid Sick Time
* Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
* Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Accident Insurance
* Whole Life insurance
* Commuter Benefits
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Employee Assistance Program
* Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
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