Category Manager jobs in New Jersey
Category Manager develops the overall strategy for a product category and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Leads a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Being a Category Manager works closely with sales team to determine optimal pricing through analysis of sales trends, competitors, buying habits and planograms of products to promote sales opportunities. Provides effective promotional materials. Additionally, Category Manager may develop special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree of marketing. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Category Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Category Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Category Manager jobs
Category Manager
- IFF
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Brunswick, NJ
FULL_TIME
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Requisition ID : 498512
Job Description
IFF is looking for a Category Manager to join our team at the IFF South Brunswick, NJ site. This IFF location manufactures flavor ingredients that can be found in consumer products that people across the U.S. and around the world use every day.
The Regional Category Manager is responsible to develop and maintain a strategy to source a competitive and cost-effective regional portfolio of raw materials across all manufacturing plants in their region. This portfolio will include materials sourced regionally, with a common supply base and similar market forces. The individual is accountable for the management of raw material costs and performance of their full portfolio, including establishing the sourcing strategy and setting strategic objectives, while optimizing their supplier portfolio. The individual will manage relationships with key suppliers, ensure alignment with IFF business objectives, and participate on Category teams to align sourcing strategies with global, regional and local business needs. The job function requires regional external interactions with suppliers and extensive market/network knowledge. In addition, it requires extensive internal interaction with key functions including Regulatory, R&D, Quality, Creation & Application, Commercial, and Technical Program leads. This position contributes to key company, functional and regional business strategies and cost initiatives, directly impacting IFF’s margins.
The role will include year over year savings in raw material costs, continuous improvements in working capital, supplier development, sustainability programs, and collaborating with suppliers to drive IFF's innovation programs. He/She will be a valued business partner across the organization and support initiatives to achieve the company's strategic objectives. The scope of this position includes effective product and competitive market intelligence to dynamically evaluate IFF competitive advantage especially in validating our product mix as we assess product differentiators and inherent quality/regulatory risks.
Responsibilities- Develop regional category strategies for assigned categories (grains, sweeteners, and commodity oils) and sub-categories to ensure raw material supply, manage costs, and capture savings. Implement strategies within the region, driving results and achieving strategic objectives.
- Execute a disciplined application of IFF’s strategic sourcing methodology.
- Understand and apply the principals of SRM within the category and region.
- Optimization and continuous improvement in raw material quality and service through collaboration with Creation & Application, Operations, and Quality in support of corporate service, sustainability, and quality goals.
- Provide continuous impactful communication to stakeholders. Be the advocate of the regional spend.
- Communicate market trends, supply concerns, pricing information to Regional Directors and supply managers on a weekly basis.
- Reduction of working capital through payment term negotiation and collaboration with Planning group on vendor managed inventory and vendor-based planning initiatives.
- Alignment with Responsible Sourcing Team on Supplier and ingredient risk assessment. Ensure assigned suppliers complete Ecovadis and/or SEDEX assessments.
- Degree in Business, Economics, science/engineering, supply chain or equivalent experience.
- Recognized expert in the procurement area of responsibility with product depth and contacts in key supply markets.
- Related supply chain experience in the space operating around raw materials, suppliers, supplier relationship management and supply chain best practices.
- Strong knowledge of business practices and financial concepts/impact/analyses.
- Strong people skills, project management and presentation skills. People management needed for position with direct reports.
- Graduate degree; MBA, Supply Chain and material science related graduate degrees.
- Experience identifying, developing and promoting new and existing supplier relationships.
- Engaging cross-functionally (R&D, Commercial, Creation, Production, Quality, etc.)
- Strong communication skills (written and oral) in English and global interaction.
- Team leadership / project management / analytical skills.
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Category Manager
- DSJ Global
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Morristown, NJ
FULL_TIME
- IT Category Manager HYBRID – 3 days a week on-site in either Morristown, NJ or Hartford, CTSalary up to $140,000 annual bonusA globally leading professional services firm is looking for an IT Category...
- 5 Days Ago
Category Manager
- Software Technology Inc.
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Franklin, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Franklin Lakes NJ12 MonthsDescriptionThe Category Manager Financial Services develops and maintains leading edge global sourcing strategy and appropriate supply base with clear spend governance for as...
- 6 Days Ago
Category Manager
- Air Liquide
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Branchburg, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Develop a deep understanding of the global market, including conditions and competition. Evaluate contract relationships through bid analysis and market...
- 10 Days Ago
Category Manager
- U001 Mondelez Global LLC
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East Hanover, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. Mondelēz Shopper Insights Team Mission Strive every day ...
- 25 Days Ago
Category Manager
- US10793-ALAM Air Liquide Advanced Materials Inc.
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Branchburg, NJ
FULL_TIME
- The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies – from micro-processors, memory chips a...
- 1 Month Ago
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- Lifetime Brands
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- Johnson Controls International
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Milwaukee, WI
- What you will do As a Global Category Manager you will be working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and lea...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Category Manager
- Nestlé Purina
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St. Louis, MO
- We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our as...
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- Heinen's Grocery Store
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Cleveland, OH
- Company Overview: Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstand...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Byron Center, MI
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Category Manager
- StraussGroup - Executive Search Consultants
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- THE POSITION The Global Sourcing Manager leads the Strategic Sourcing efforts for the Nicholasville, KY, manufacturing p...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About New Jersey
New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River.
New Jersey is often broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. Some New Jersey residents do not consider Central Jersey a region in its own right, but others believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the Nor...
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Income Estimation for Category Manager jobs
$128,250 to $167,882
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