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Category Manager

Ref: AS3210047

Gainesville, GA, USA

$80,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Purchase Management
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Vendor Negotiation

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned Category Manager with over five years of experience, primarily centered around the foodservice distribution and purchasing sector. Their career has spanned roles that emphasize inventory control, vendor relation management, and customer satisfaction—key facets that suggest a robust ability to handle complex procurement and category management tasks. This candidate has consistently demonstrated analytical prowess and attention to detail, crucial for optimizing inventory systems and managing supplier contracts to maximize profitability.

They are lauded for their collaborative work style and communication skills, which have been instrumental in fostering inter-departmental synergies, ensuring streamlined operations and effective problem resolution. The professional’s ability to negotiate and their strategic approach to purchasing have driven significant cost reductions and operational efficiencies across their previous roles.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Efficiency: Achieved a 15% reduction in purchasing costs through effective negotiation strategies and improved pricing accuracy.
  • Inventory Optimization: Enhanced inventory turnover by 20%, significantly improving both the efficiency of inventory management and customer satisfaction.
  • Problem Solver: Recognized for developing innovative solutions to inventory challenges, leading to better management of slow-moving items and clearance of outdated products.

Areas of expertise

  • Inventory Management: Expert in overseeing inventory levels while optimizing cost and ensuring product availability to meet customer demand.
  • Vendor Relations: Skilled in managing and negotiating with suppliers to secure favorable terms and enhance product quality and delivery times.
  • Cost Reduction: Proven track record of implementing purchasing strategies that minimize costs and improve financial outcomes.