Category Manager - Logistics
Wealth Recruitment, LLC
- Rosemont, IL
- $108,000-125,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement category strategies for logistics, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and service providers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships.
- Drive operational efficiencies and cost savings through supplier optimization, process improvements, and performance monitoring.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align on business requirements and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor industry trends and developments, and incorporate best practices into category management strategies.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management, specifically in logistics.
- Strong knowledge of transportation, warehousing, and distribution practices and processes.
- Proven track record of delivering results and driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in using industry-standard tools and software.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management, specifically in logistics.
- Strong knowledge of transportation, warehousing, and distribution practices and processes.
- Proven track record of delivering results and driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in using industry-standard tools and software.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.