Category Manager at Motion & Flow Control Products, Inc. in Littleton, Colorado

Job Description:

Title Category Manager
Job Category: Procurement
Job Requisition: CATEG001847
Posted: November 20, 2024
Full-Time

“MFCP (Motion & Flow Control Products, Inc.) is the largest Parker Hannifin distributor and the premier unrivaled leader in motion and flow control solutions. We offer an expansive range of cutting-edge industrial systems and solutions designed to power the future of automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, aerospace, and beyond.

At MFCP, we don't just distribute — we innovate. Specializing in system design, fabrication, and tailored solutions, we provide expert services that include fluid power repair, precision hose and tube assemblies, and custom OEM sub-assemblies. With over 55 locations across the Western U.S., MFCP is on a rapid growth trajectory, and we're seeking talented professionals to help us elevate fluid power distribution to new heights. Join us and be part of an exciting future.”

Overview: As the Category Manager for MFCP, you will be overseeing the product strategy across the company. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing and executing product strategies by assessing the various aspects of the category’s performance in sales, profitability, inventory performance with the goal of making informed decisions to drive growth, improve profitability, and enhance the overall experience of our customers. Collaborating with multiple teams, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships and their development.

Key Responsibilities:

Technology Portfolio Management:

• Along with the technology team, oversee the entire product strategy, ensuring technologies meet market needs and profitability targets.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends.
• Understand the stage of product life cycle for your assigned categories and make decisions that enhance our sales and profitability.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering and sales teams to ensure the successful integration of technologies into our product offerings.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop go-to-market strategies and ensure effective product launches and sales promotions.
• Engage with operations to optimize the supply chain efficiency and ensure a seamless flow of product.
• Communicate with the technology team in the development and selection of the supply base.
• Keep clear lines of communication with the supply chain team related to forecasts and inventory needs.

Market Analysis and Competitive Intelligence:

• Lead disciplined category line reviews that are customer focused, data driven, and fact based.
• Understand the consumer, market, competition, products, trends, and MFCP is currently performing in the market.
• Establish the strategic and tactical initiatives around our product offering.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and technological advancements.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions about product positioning and investment.

Supplier Development:

• Execute strategic sourcing events and supplier optimization initiatives.
• Act as our primary supplier contact responsible for supplier performance and development.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least 10 years sales or product management experience, preferably in fluid connector and/or hydraulic industries.
• Excellent written & oral communication and strong relationship building skills required.
• Detail oriented with solid organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong computer skills including use of MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook), with a willingness to learn new software programs. Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 a plus.
• Must be a good listener with above average reasoning ability and make minimal mistakes. Must be a good learner whom can assimilate product knowledge and skills as they are presented.
• Must be able to understand and calculate gross profit/gross margin, add, subtract, multiply, and divide. The ability to calculate averages and other functions preferred.
• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude a plus.
• Experience with industrial distribution preferred. Familiarity with industrial and hydraulic hose and fittings, especially Parker Hannifin a plus.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people and personalities.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk and drive.
• Work environment includes a wide variety of situations including: office, manufacturing, machine shops, agricultural. operations, and any other specific business operations of current or potential customers, as well as travel utilizing a variety of public and private modes of transportation.
• The physical demands and work environment reflected are representative of those encountered by employees when performing the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions of the job.

Salary:

$115k-$130k + Incentive, commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Investment Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Vacation/Sick Time
• Incetive Programs - Employee referral program

Candidates are subject to pre-employment criminal background, drug screen and DMV record review, along with possible reference checks.

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law."

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