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Associate Manager, Product Category Management, Branded Pharmaceuticals

Henry Schein
Remote, USARemoteProduct ManagementSenior-Level$87,547 - $136,792Posted: today
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JOB OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for managing and developing our expertise in the product categories inclusive of Brands and Specialty pharmaceuticals. Responsible for developing plans that will result in increased sales, market share and/or profitability. Responsibilities include category analysis, strategy development, supplier profitability and contribution, category maintenance and new product launches. With direction from manager, negotiate supplier distribution agreements, and determine new supplier and/or item setups.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: CATEGORY MANAGEMENT: Ownership of all activities surrounding performance of the categories for which they are responsible. This includes sales and market share analysis, identifying underperforming categories, developing plans and programs to drive sales and market share in both branded and private brand products. Provide strategic guidance on brand and private brand product additions and line extensions. NEW PRODUCT ACTIVITIES: Manages the process of all new product submissions.

Reviews information provided by PC Associate to ensure all necessary information is obtained from the supplier to facilitate a timely review. Determines which products will be accepted and/or rejected. Determines pricing, forecast and opening order quantities. Oversees process of new item code creation, web attributes and descriptions and development of catalog copy. Works closely with suppliers to develop a promotional plan to support a successful launch.

CURRENT PRODUCT LINE MANAGEMENT: Determine products and pricing to be featured in all channel media for respective product categories and work with Associate to produce layout and pricing spreadsheets. Collaborates with manager to negotiate buying deals with suppliers and oversees proper communication and implementation to Inventory Management. Performs review of marketing product classifications and item descriptions to ensure the integrity of product content.

Accountable for A-system and/or ecommerce classifications, item descriptions and images to ensure the integrity of product content Reviews and approves products identified by SKU Optimization for stocking, non-stocking and inventory returns. CHANNEL MARKETING: Oversees layout and presentation for respective categories in all channel media and marketing platforms within established deadlines. Accountable for all issue resolution in this process. OTHER: Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.

Provides guidance to associates and/or specialists to support all activities. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Excellent Excel Skills. Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office. Must have strong analytical skills and must have excellent communication skills. Must be able to multi-task and work in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills Train, lead, and develop their team on processes and procedures.

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: Strong management skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate and develop team members for high performance Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively Strong presentation and public speaking skills Strong decision making, analysis and problem solving skills with ability to multi-task Understand and act on financial information that may contribute to business profitability Ability to manage successful projects, manage risks, costs, time and project teams Lead team to achieve company goals in effective

ways Strong planning and organizational skills and techniques Communicate effectively with management Good negotiating skills Build relationships, understand organizational complexities and manage conflict Broad professional and managerial skills with an understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: Typically 7 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience; first-level manager. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline.

Master's degree or global equivalent a plus. TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required. The posted range for this position is $87,547 to $136,792 which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc. This position is eligible for a bonus not reflected in the posted range.

Other benefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, PTO, Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities Henry Schein, Inc.

is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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Over 90 years ago Henry Schein borrowed $500 to start a corner pharmacy in Queens, New York, nearly 30 miles from Melville, New York, where our corporate headquarters resides today. In the depths of the Great Depression, Henry and his wife Esther made a bold bet on their future all while living their values of helping health happen and caring for their team and the community they served. Their belief paid off far beyond what Henry and Esther might have dared to imagine in 1932.

Henry Schein is now a Fortune 500 Company powered by a network of people and technology to be the world’s leading provider of health care products, services and solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners. Since our founding we have stayed true to Henry and Esther’s values which has allowed us to evolve, expand, and grow our Company.

Now serving more than 1 million customers in 33 countries and territories, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. We invite you to join approximately 25,000 Team Schein Members, who are critical to our success and are at the core of our Team Schein Values as our founders would have wanted.

We live those values by ensuring that our culture focuses on the wellness of our team, which we accomplish by providing a safe space for individuals to develop and contribute authentically, with opportunities to give back to society and the communities where we live and work. No matter the role you are seeking, we encourage you to come be a part of a team that makes the world a healthier place. Henry Schein embraces diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants.

If you are unable or limited in your ability to complete the application process, including the use or access of www.henryschein.com/careers, as a result of a physical or mental impairment, you can request reasonable accommodations. Please e-mail the appropriate email address below with the type of accommodation you are requesting. Please include your first and last name, phone number, position for which you are interested in applying and geographic location in your request.

US Candidates: jobsupport@henryschein.com UK and Ireland Candidates: UKHSHRRecruitment@henryschein.co.uk Australia and New Zealand Candidates: APACCareers@henryscheinone.com Malaysia Candidates: CNHR@henryschein.com Italy Candidates: risorse.umane@henryschein.it It is important to us to offer different types of work arrangements. Please see the types we offer below: Work From Home: Work is performed directly from the TSM's home office. Hybrid: Time is scheduled between working from a TSM home office and at a company facility, as required.

Onsite: Work is performed exclusively at a company facility. Field: Position requires traveling to different locations within a specific geographic territory, as assigned.

Minimum requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience; first-level management role
  • Bachelor's degree or global equivalent in related discipline required; Master's preferred
  • Strong analytical, communication, Excel, and Microsoft Office skills with team leadership ability

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