The Category Manager supports the Sr. Category Manager in managing andoptimizingthe product category’s performance. This role involvesbeing responsible forthe setup of product specifications forGroundworx(Cushion & Underlayment), andCareworx(Cleaner & Floor Protection). The Category Manager works closely with various teams, including marketing, sales, sourcing,samplesand supply chain, as well as suppliers to ensure the execution of successful product launches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish andmaintainall product specification information, ensuring accuracy of entry into the mainframe databases, whilemaintainingand communicating any corrections or changes to specifications to internal stakeholders and outside suppliers.​

• Work with cross-functional partners (Corporate Sourcing, Samples, Product Development, Brands, Planning and Marketing, and Suppliers) to ensure all requirements are met fortimelyexecution of product launches.

• Responsible fortimelydistribution & follow through of vendor blueprintsrequiredto accurately set products up in TTR.

• Maintain thestage gateprocess to ensuretimelyflow of approvals and setup of products.

• Support SKU rationalization by collecting and reviewing data to track product life cycles andidentifyend‑of‑life recommendations.

• Responsible for ensuring dropped products are documented for internal & external partner notification of expected drop dates.

• Participate in trim reviews with Quality Control, Product Development, and Designers for color match approval.

• Evaluate the product assortment toidentifyimprovement opportunities and necessary adjustments based on market and competitive insights.

• Handle inquiries & aid in problem solvingin a timely mannerfor service & color issues for customers and sales force as they arise.

• Coordinate with suppliers and internal planning teams to ensure product availability andtimelydelivery.

• Provide support and solutions to Customer Service, Quality Control, and other departments as needed.

• Responsible for working closely with the Samples Merchandising, Brand, and Sample vendors for sample creation and to ensure sample availability forTotal Worxproducts that offer sample vehicles.

• Process &submitrequisitions for supplier reconciliation via PeopleSoft

• Contribute to process improvements byidentifyingopportunities to streamline, automate, or enhance existing workflows.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum (2) years of flooring experience

• Effective communication skills both verbally and written

• Ability toutilizerelevant technology -proficiencyin M365, TTR, Vista, PeopleSoft, EBX, Tableau, Microsoft BI, Widen, PDMS, Salesforce, Fusion

• Proven ability to deal professionally and confidently daily while building collaborative relationships with internal and external partners at various levels.

• Mustpossessstrong organizational skills, take initiative, ownership, and accountability with the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and honor commitments.

• Ability to think through problems toidentifyroot cause issues and resolutions.

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Preferred:

• College degree

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Competencies:

• Building Trusting Relationships

• Adapt and Change

• Initiate Action

• Build Customer Satisfaction

• Influence Others

Shaw benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee assistance program

• Health savings account

• Paid Time Off

• Parental Leave

• 401K and Retirement Plans

• Product discounts for employees

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