Job Description
The Category Merchant will work with Network Corporate Account customers, Distributors, Sellers and Suppliers within the Industrial Packaging market segment to provide value to all constituents. Provide product expertise, application solutions, and overall product market knowledge. Analyze market costs and dynamics to aid in negotiations of Corporate Account competitive contract costs. Collaborate with Category Managers to ensure the right products, at the right price, are being offered to Network Corporate Account customers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Source products for needed applications including packaging machinery at Network Industrial Packaging Corporate Account Customers
- Provide Corporate Account customers and CADS with market-competitive costs within the Industrial packaging segment
- Provide cost analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities for Network Corporate Account Customers
- Analyze customer product mix and volume, make recommendations for improved cost and application savings.
- Conduct supplier RFPs for Network Corporate accounts to maximize contract costs, ensuring margin enhancement.
- Lead SKU rationalization initiatives to achieve desired results for CA customers and distributors.
- Participate in Corporate Account customer calls and strategy sessions
WHO YOU ARE: - Able to manage multiple projects concurrently ensuring all constituent expectations/needs are met.
- Demonstrate project leadership skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Skilled at identifying problems and developing solutions.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, suppliers and other employees with the organization
- Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter with ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Results driven, with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience of high-level project management
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: - Work History Requirements:
- Minimum 5+ years of merchandising or supply chain experience including product sourcing and product sales analysis
- Purchasing and/or distribution background required
- Bachelor's degree, with a concentration in business or finance preferred
- If no college degree, then minimum 5+ years of equivalent and directly relevant work experience
- Intermediate to Advanced level of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Excellent technical ability in mathematical calculations and internet research
- Familiarity with SAP a plus
WHAT WE OFFER: - Generous PTO structure
- Hybrid work schedule
- Brand NEW office space
- NEW AND IMPROVED Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans fit for your budget
- FUN work environment and LOTS of engagement activities
- Flexible scheduling
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid Volunteer time off to give back to the community
- 401K Match and Profit-sharing contributions
- AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
WHAT OUR ASSOCIATES SAY: "Teamwork and collaboration are key factors to success at Network. The learning is constant, every single day is different than the previous day and you are always exposed to new challenges. The entire Network team strives to be the best for each other and our many customers."
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