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As a TruckPro Assistant Category Manager, you will help drive strategic decisions across our Retail and Wholesale product lines. In this role, you’ll use data-driven insights to support category strategy, while optimizing product assortment, pricing, margins, and inventory. You'll play a key part in executing our category plans and improving performance across the board.  TruckPro Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401k with Company Match Life Insurance Paid Time Off! 15 days per year Health Savings Account with Company Match Paid Training Hybrid work schedule, in Cordova, TN On-site gym facility and walking trail Key Assistant Category Manager Responsibilities Include: Leveraging industry analysis, financial performance, supplier relationships to identify opportunities for assortment optimization Supporting Field Sales team’s need in regard to product assortment and supply chain support while maintaining adherence to defined category strategy Managing and tracking Supplier rebates, ensuring Category Management and suppliers are meeting contractual requirements related to on-invoice and off-invoice rebates. Working cross functionally with the Supply Chain team to ensure operational efficiencies are met Reviewing and optimizing product mix - balancing new item additions with lifecycle management of existing portfolio Assisting in the enrichment of product-related content by leveraging supplier relationships Communicating results, insights, and recommendations to various business partners through both written and verbal channels Expand existing direct import programs to improve product coverage Manage existing import vendor relationships   Successful Assistant Category Manager Candidates Will Have: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field required Demonstrated experience supporting direct import product categories, including international vendor coordination and freight or logistics planning, is required Retail and/or distribution product network experience is preferred, but not required Three or more years of work experience in a related field (e.g. retail merchandising, distribution, planning & allocation, pricing, promotions, purchasing) Automotive, Heavy-Duty aftermarket parts industry experience a plus Business manager mindset with drive for continuous process improvement Strategic thinking with ability to adapt in a fast-paced and changing environment Strong organizational agility to enhance cross-functional communication and collaboration Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills – capable of developing well-structured communications and presentations and able to present complex information in an easy-to-understand manner with clear recommendations based on data Team oriented, goal oriented, and flexible with a proven track record in collaborating cross-functionally and driving results Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required. Proficiency in other BI tools (Tableau/Power BI) a plus 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: The work is primarily sedentary The associate will regularly use a computer, keyboard, and telephone The associate may occasionally need to lift and move items up to 10 lbs The associate will frequently be required to sit, talk, hear, use hands to type, and reach with hands and arms 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:  While performing the primary duties of the job, the associate will be in a general office environment with standard lighting, temperature, and office equipment 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."   #li-ch1