Assistant Product/Category Manager

TruckPro LLC 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. TruckPro, LLC has a rich and storied history of impacting the commercial trucking industry since 1958.

Today, TruckPro is in an accelerated growth phase in a rapidly expanding industry. There's never been a better time to join our Product Management team. We are seeking a motivated, self-driven individual looking for a position as an Assistant Product/Category Manager. The position will be based in our corporate office located in Cordova, TN.

Assistant Product/Category Manager - Cordova, TN

Full Time - Exempt

The Assistant Product/Category Manager will support the Product Management team by performing the below duties and responsibilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Product Managers to develop strategies and support the product development process
• Research and analyze current market trends to identify customer needs and requirements
• Cultivate relationships with vendors and key internal business partners i.e., Operations, Marketing, Replenishment, Accounts Payables, etc.
• Generate ad hoc reporting and analytics for decision making
• Work directly with Product Manager to track and communicate all product changes
• Manage the annual returns process, including reconciliation of credits
• Performs other duties as assigned or as needed.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree or related field or equivalent work experience is required

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years' of retail-merchandising-purchasing experience preferably in a fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing environment
• Strong retail foundation, vendor management and analytical skills

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of and ability in using various software applications, primarily Excel and Access
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Sharp financial acumen - ability to apply business math to understand margins, GMROI, and other performance indicators
• Attention to detail, and strong analytical skills to handle and interpret large volume of data
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, with little or no supervision, and meet deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.

General office environment, requiring ability to:

• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
• Lift up to 15 lbs.