Bosch Home Comfort is looking for a Category Manager for our Source 1 business. The position will be responsible for supporting the Source 1 business in increasing revenue while improving margins. You will help define the strategy for which part categories are offered by Source 1, the specific mix of parts for each of those categories and selecting the suppliers / negotiating pricing for those offerings. Collaborating with multiple teams across the organization to accomplish these strategic objectives, key KPIs include revenue growth, cost reduction, and working capital optimization.
- Minimum of 8 years of working knowledge and experience in supply chain.
- Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred.
- HVAC / Distribution experience preferred.
- Able to travel globally (approximately 25% Travel).
- Strong communication skills - written and oral.
- Proficient with MS Office, MS Project and SharePoint.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for optimizing the Source 1 parts supply chain
- Strategic analysis around which part categories to offer from Source 1 and which PN within those categories (York OEM, competitor offerings, and generics).
- Strategic supplier selection- including use of distributors vs going direct to the manufacturer and use of York OEM factories
- Develop-Monitor KPI’s to support business objectives, specifically focused on improving revenue, reducing costs, and reducing trade working capital.
- Influence team members from other functional groups, working in a matrixed environment ensuring the program outcomes align with the objectives of the business.
- Effectively track project deliverables to ensure they are delivered and up to standard. Identify and track issues to closure.
Key Working Knowledge Attributes for Success
- 100% Customer Focused towards internal and external customers, focused on driving value and solutions that further the Company’s goals and objectives.
- Highly accountable for achieving the goals and objectives set forth for this position.
- Strong influential and networking skills that leverage genuine engagement with cross-functional and cross-business teams to implement global strategies and solutions.
- Capable of working in a global matrix environment.
- A fast learner, hands-on, attention-to-detail, committed to proactive continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
- Problem solving - identifying and developing solutions based on existing processes or systems.
- Ability to work under limited, general supervision and exercise independent judgment. Able to make decisions with limited or imperfect information.
- Excellent communications, planning and organization skills, and fosters good working relationships with peers and colleagues.