Job Description

Job Description

As a TruckPro Category Manager, you will partner with sales leadership and other key decision makers to lead the strategy and execution for specific product categories within TruckPro Retail and Wholesale business units. This role will develop category strategy around product offering, tiers/positioning, pricing, margins, and SKU/store inventory. This role will also evaluate existing products through batch reviews and optimize the category according to the set strategy.

TruckPro Benefits:

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• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
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• 401k with Company Match
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• Life Insurance
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• Paid Time Off! 15 days per year
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• Health Savings Account with Company Match
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• Paid Training
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• Hybrid work schedule, in Cordova, TN
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• On-site gym facility and walking trail
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Successful Category Manager Candidates Will Have:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (required); advanced degree strongly preferred
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• 5–7 years of experience in retail merchandising, distribution, planning and allocation, pricing, promotions, or purchasing
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• At least 2 years of management or team leadership experience
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• Industry experience in automotive or heavy-duty truck parts (preferred)
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• A business-minded approach with a focus on continuous process improvement
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• Strategic thinking and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
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• Strong organizational agility and a collaborative mindset to enhance cross-functional partnerships
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• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex information and data-driven recommendations
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• Team-oriented, results-driven, and adaptable with a strong record of cross-functional collaboration
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required); experience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus
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Key  Category Manager Responsibilities Include:

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• Translate business needs into strategic and tactical plans to drive category sales and profitability
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• Develop and manage sales, profit, and inventory plans; monitor performance and adjust strategies to address gaps and capitalize on opportunities
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• Own and improve the financial performance of assigned product categories
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• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define category strategies, optimize assortments, and support inventory and financial planning
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• Evaluate new product opportunities, set cost targets, and influence purchasing decisions
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• Deliver clear insights, performance updates, and actionable recommendations through effective written and verbal communication
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About TruckPro:

TruckPro LLC, headquartered in Memphis, TN, is one of the nation's largest independent distributors of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts with over 150 retail locations and 80 maintenance and repair service locations nationwide. Today, TruckPro is in an accelerated growth phase in a rapidly expanding industry. There has never been a better time to join our team.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties:

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• The work is primarily sedentary
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• The associate will regularly use a computer, keyboard, and telephone
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• The associate may occasionally need to lift and move items up to 10 lbs
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• The associate will frequently be required to sit, talk, hear, use hands to type, and reach with hands and arms
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Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties: 

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• While performing the primary duties of the job, the associate will be in a general office environment with standard lighting, temperature, and office equipment
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E-Verify:  TruckPro validates right to work using E-Verify. TruckPro will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

"TruckPro is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law."

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