As a Senior Analyst - Category Management (Operations), you will support the Category Management organization in achieving its goals by overseeing various projects and participating in team and product initiatives. You will work closely with Category Managers in day-to-day activities, including report gathering, report analysis, meeting preparations and supporting various processes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead or Support Category Management projects and initiatives.
- Engage and Collaborate as needed with other internal departments such as Sales, Marketing, etc as well as with Supplier partners.
- Assist the development of new processes and Supplier programs.
- Review Associate and Analyst work, when applicable.
- Effectively evaluate large sets of data, identify trends, proactively solicit feedback from others and recommend solutions while understanding business impact.
- Analyze repeat non-stock orders and recommend creation & stocking of new part numbers.
- Create/Update/Withdraw existing part numbers.
- Help manage a tactical relationship with key suppliers.
- Identify product / process cost improvement opportunities.
- Assist the Category Managers in the development of marketing collateral and supplier reporting.
- Assist in the collection and maintenance of supplier and product information, including product specifications, product images, and additional product content.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in supplier management, sales, marketing or similar roles
- Previous experience in the electrical distribution market is a plus
- Must be self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and detail-oriented
- Team first mentality with a positive/can-do attitude
- Strong analytical and commercial skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
- Good PC skills including office applications such as Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in supplier management, sales, marketing or similar roles
- Previous experience in the electrical distribution market is a plus
- Strong analytical and commercial skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills
- Good PC skills including office applications such as Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company match is a relative strong point and is consistently part of the package. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a solid element within the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO policies are favorable, including self‑managed or generous banks in some roles along with paid holidays. Paid parental leave and related time‑off options add to the perceived strength of leave benefits.
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests employees have meaningful choice through medical plan options with HSA/FSA alongside ancillary programs like EAP, discounts, and supplemental coverages. The breadth of selectable add‑ons supports tailoring benefits to individual needs.
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What We Do
At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.
