Senior Manager of Category Management - Digital

Patterson isn't just a reputed company to work, it's a partner that cares about your reputed company. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who reputed company the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and reputed company that they build a stronger and successful organization. The Senior Manager of Category Management is accountable to manage the execution and operating plans reputed company to end-to-end category strategies across assortment, pricing, promotions, procurement, and supplier partnerships to grow sales, margin, and reputed company. This position is responsible for data-driven reviews of syndicated and internal data, customer insights, and competitive intelligence to shape the category roadmap. 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Essential Functions reputed company the development and execution of category strategies, operating plans and roadmaps, including assortment planning, pricing, promotions, and omnichannel merchandising, to reputed company reputed company, margin, and market reputed company growth targets reputed company sourcing and reputed company execution (RFIs/RFPs) and supplier management including risk analyses, competitive pricing, service reputed company, and adherence to supplier governance and procurement practices and align cross-functionally on pricing architectures and promotions that improve profitability Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle; inform innovation and product introduction, monitor adoption, and reputed company rationalization reputed company ensuring alignment to customer demand and business goals Manage category performance management through KPIs, scorecards, business reviews and analytics, translating insights into actionable plans that improve sales, profitability, and operational efficiency Drive data-informed decision-making by synthesizing internal and syndicated data, customer insights, and market trends to identify growth opportunities and inform category plans Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance and vendor partners to align category strategies with broader business objectives and ensure effective execution Establish and enhance category management processes, tools, and best practices, championing reputed company improvement and scalability across the function Build organizational reputed company by strengthening team capabilities, enabling effective use of skills, supporting reputed company and reputed company, and improving processes, tools, or workflows to enhance performance and reputed company organizational objectives reputed company with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned People Management Accountable for team staffing and managing direct reports to include development, performance management, goal setting, and other managerial duties Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow ethical business practices and Company’s Code of Conduct to maintain a supportive and productive working environment. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or reputed company field or equivalent education and/or experience 8 years category management, sourcing, or procurement experience 3 years of leadership or people management experience Skills and Abilities Proven experience of category trends, regulatory considerations, and supply chain dynamics Solid understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, competitive landscape, and supply chain considerations Advanced analytical and financial acumen; ability to interpret and translate reputed company data into concise recommendations Strong business acumen, sourcing and negotiation skills Strong written and verbal communication skills; reputed company to effectively influence and deliver concise information to internal and external stakeholders Strong project and change leadership skills; ability to prioritize initiatives, manage dependencies, and reputed company process improvements Experience building organizational reputed company and developing team capabilities and skills Physical and Cognitive Demands Communicate/Hearing Frequently Communicate/Talking Frequently Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently reputed company Timely reputed company in the Context of a Workflow Frequently Complete Tasks Independently Constantly Maintain Focus Constantly Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly reputed company Constantly Hand/Eye Coordination Occasionally Bend Rarely Complete Tasks in a Noisy Environment Rarely Feeling/Grasping/Handling Rarely Move/Traverse Rarely Repetitive Motions Rarely Working Environment Hazards Occasionally Environmental Conditions Office: This position primarily operates in a professional office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces reputed company the building. The building's primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers, and other office equipment and devices for professional services. Remote: This position primarily completes work from a remote setting, most commonly, a home office. This may be referenced as flexible workplace. Travel Requirements 10% What's In It For You: We reputed company competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees: Full Medical, Dental, and reputed company benefits and an integrated Wellness Program 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Educational Assistance Program Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave reputed company (Employee Assistance Program) Patterson Perks Program The potential compensation reputed company for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this reputed company, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $123,200.00 - $164,333.33 EEO Statement Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; reputed company; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national reputed company; pregnancy, childbirth, or other reputed company medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. Apply To This Job