Category Manager in Wolverhampton

How the role will make an impact: The Category Manager will build on an existing category strategy which is focussed on maximising product profitability. Ensuring a fit for purpose product range across hardware, through market evaluation, customer needs assessment and product hierarchy strategies.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Review & evolve an existing category management framework and approach, gaining alignment across key stakeholders to establish category management within international brands outside of North America.
• Utilise existing category toolkits that enable product profitability to be analysed and actions taken accordingly to improve and create sustainable margins aligned to the strategic roadmap and growth targets (Revenue, GM%, AOP, ROS%).
• Create a set of measures and ongoing tracking to support delivery of revenue, margin and working capital through a category management approach.
• Drive SKU management activity to ensure optimum SKU count to revenue growth is balanced with DIO (days of inventory outstanding), to maximise cashflow and ensure a healthy SKU profile.
• Develop action plans and facilitate execution based on profitability and DIO analysis to improve SKU stock-turn/margin, actively manage SMOI or exit SKU to deliver a healthy profile within hardware.
• Understand & capture market trends, competitor activity, customer needs and legislative implications, sharing findings with the wider product team to drive growth in Quanex's share of the accessible market, the product proposition strategy & ensure fit for purpose.
• Provide subject matter expertise input to price and tender management across product ranges based on market, competitor and value proposition of own products analysis, in order to maximise product profitability and drive sales growth.
• Key stakeholder in determining the product & brand positioning across the categories, supporting all company brand positioning aspirations.

Key Skills:

• Degree qualified in Business Management would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Able to demonstrate strong category management expertise, with proven track record of success.
• Commercially driven, tenacious, resilient, focussed on delivery with a team mentality.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to formulate plans and support/drive execution through key stakeholders.
• Enjoys operating at both high and detailed levels.
• Ability to matrix-manage effectively.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Pension match up to 7%
• 4 x Salary Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Subsidised Canteen
• Volunteering and Team Building Days

About Us: We are not just another manufacturing company; we are part of something bigger! We are Quanex, a global, publicly traded manufacturing company serving OEMs in the fenestration, hardware, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, security, and outdoor products markets. Our mission is to positively impact our customers, employees and shareholders and put them at the centre of everything we do, through innovation technology and best-in-class customer service.

Health & Safety Responsibilities: At Quanex, the health and safety of our employees are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment by adhering to the highest safety standards and regulations. Through comprehensive training, regular safety checks, and open communication, we ensure that every team member feels confident and protected while performing their duties. We continuously strive to minimise risks, promote well-being, and encourage a culture of safety across all levels of our organisation. Join us and be part of a team where your safety is as important as your success.