SupplyHouse. com
e-commerce
CategoryManager
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“Category Manager at SupplyHouse. com. Skills: Category Strategy & Ownership, Product & Vendor Management, Cross‑Functional Leadership, Market Research & Business Analysis, Customer & Market Insights. Develop category strategies by analyzing industry trends, product assortments, customer insights, and competitive positioning.. Determine new products and brands to launch that align with category goals and financial targets.”
What You'll Achieve.
drive revenue; customer growth; competitive differentiation; optimize assortment and profitability; improve category performance; Support sales growth
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem‑solving skills; Critical and creative thinking skills
Requires travel to our headquarters in Melville, NY 3 times per year, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U. S. on a full-time basis., SupplyHouse. com will not sponsor applicants for work visas., thorough background checks on all potential employees
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in merchandising, category management, and product development, analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed recommendations, Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel and retail systems, Experience in leading remote team members, communication, collaboration, and project management skills, Critical and creative thinking skills in dealing with an everchanging environment, Statistical analysis and data manipulation skills, Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while remaining flexible in a high growth environment, Ability to work well both independently and in a team setting
Nice to Have
Experience leveraging AI tools (ex: ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to improve efficiency, Experience working in an e-commerce environment and supporting related category management and merchandising strategy, Hard parts knowledge in industry related fields (ex: HVAC/Heating, Electrical, Plumbing, Automotive, etc.)
What You'll Do.
Develop category strategies by analyzing industry trends
and competitive positioning.
Determine new products and brands to launch that align with category goals and financial targets.
Build deep expertise in designated product types
and customer applications.
Lead product lifecycle management for new and existing items
including performance reviews and strategic adjustments.
Manage vendor relationships
and evaluate vendor performance to optimize assortment and profitability.
Conduct assortment reviews and recommend changes to improve category performance.
Collaborate with Marketing
sand Finance to ensure category strategies are executed accurately and on time.
Influence promotional planning
merchandising decisions
and product education strategies.
Create product roadmaps
and competitive assessments to support category planning.
Use data and insights to recommend pricing
and promotional strategies.
Gather customer feedback and market insights and translate them into actionable category improvements.
Support sales growth through first‑to‑market ideas and strategic product positioning.
Lead the development of product promotions and educational strategies for new and existing products.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross‑Functional Leadership; Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, sand Finance to ensure category strategies are executed accurately and on time.; Ability to work well both independently and in a team setting
Communication Scope
communication skills
Process & Methodology
project management skills, Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Full Job Description
Real people. Real service. At SupplyHouse.com, we value every individual team member and cultivate a community where people come first. Led by our core values of Generosity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and GRIT, we’re dedicated to maintaining a supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. As an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies since 2004, we strive to foster growth while providing the best possible experience for our customers. We are looking for a Category Manager to join our Merchandising Team. This individual will report into our VP of Merchandising to develop and execute category strategies that drive revenue, customer growth, and competitive differentiation. If you are eager to own product lifecycle management, assortment decisions, and category performance within assigned product areas, we’d love to hear from you! This remote position is open to individuals who live in, or are open to relocating to, the following states: Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. This position requires travel to our headquarters in Melville, NY 3 times per year for internal meetings and team building activities. We reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses, and you’re also welcome to work on-site anytime beyond these visits – our doors are always open. Role Type: Full-Time, Exempt Location: Remote Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. with time zone flexibility Base Salary: $90,000 – $115,000 per year Responsibilities: Category Strategy & Ownership Develop category strategies by analyzing industry trends, product assortments, customer insights, and competitive positioning. Determine new products and brands to launch that align with category goals and financial targets. Build deep expertise
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