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Category Manager NewEgg
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Overview:About Newegg
Founded in 2001, Newegg Inc. (?Newegg? or the ?Company?) is the premier e-commerce retailer of information technology products, peripherals and consumer electronics to the do-it-yourself and online gaming markets. With its phenomenal growth rate (from $0 in 2001 to 2010 revenues of $2.5 billion), an unbroken track record of profitability and consistently top rankings in customer service, it has a strong basis for that claim. The Company, which is privately held, has over 2,400 employees worldwide and more than 14 million registered customers. This is an extremely exciting period in the life of the company, as it prepares for the next stage of growth by strengthening the executive leadership team.
Position Description
The Category Manager is responsible for managing overall P&L in category; driving category growth and developing strategic partnerships.
Responsibilities:
Develop an effective plan for each category line to meet achieved budgeted goals in sales, margin, operating profit, customer acquisition, repurchase, retention and customer satisfaction
Overall P & L category management
Improve and monitor supply chain inefficiencies i.e. inventory turns, reduction in customer returns, overstock, out of stock, aging item, etc.
Negotiate with vendors to secure lowest total delivered cost, volume incentives, rebates, advertising and other applicable allowances.
Involved in business channel development (B2B channel, Canada, Private Label)
Proactively lead and provide guidance to staff; performance management; workflow; hiring; firing; and disciplinary actions.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Research and identify opportunities for further mid-term to long-term category business development
Establish high level vendor partnerships and negotiate optimized business terms and conditions
Conduct business and financial analysis, including forecasting, monitoring, and reporting
Manage bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make trade-offs, balance business needs versus technical constraints, and maximize business benefit while building great customer experiences
Work cross-functionally with other departments and business units, capable to lead staff
Qualifications:
Bachelor?s or Master?s degree or an advanced degree in related field of study
Minimum 5+ years procurement experience is required; online advertising industry experience and previous sales/business development experience are highly desired
Performance driven with strong ability of market/industry data analysis, capable to use date in decision making and prioritization. Forecasts and then measures outcome from the right metrics.
Manage the entire category line life cycle from strategic planning to execution management
Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to think and plan clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem solving, scope technical requirements and prioritize
Sound business judgment, proven ability for effective leadership, strong analytical thinking skills and commitment for high standard and example setting
| Location: | 9997 East Rose Hills Road Whittier, CA 90601 United States |
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NewEgg
All Jobs: at NewEgg| Web Site: | www.newegg.com |
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| Headquarters: | 9997 East Rose Hills Road Whittier, CA 90601 United States |
| Industry: | IT Services |
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