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Bunzl Distribution NA · 4 days ago

Category Profit Manager

Hazelwood, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Bunzl Distribution NA is a global leader in various industries including Cleaning & Hygiene and Health Care. The Category Profit Manager will oversee financial performance and cost support initiatives for private label brands, working closely with the Category Management group to identify trends and improve profitability.

LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation

Responsibilities

Financial oversight over internal cost support on private label brands. Approval of cost support initiatives for each category

Monitor financial performance of – identifying and communicating important trends and problem areas, will work with Category Managers to develop plans to address those issues

Assess cost support requests to validate benefits proposed; partnering with category managers to develop specific, supportable business case assumptions, eg volume, pricing, growth rate and market assumptions

Review product financial performance and advising product partners on revenue, cost and margin trends and changes

Identify areas of improvement – particularly around financial performance – and working with the category managers to develop improvement plans, capturing expected outcomes

Monthly reconciliation of profitability initiatives

Work in coordination with the Director of Sourcing Revenue on process enhancements for profitability reporting for each category in the Distribution Division

Maintain high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong ability to work with data to support cost requirements and profit trends

Qualification

Data analyticsFinancial reportingAdvanced MS ExcelData visualization softwareProject managementOral communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

High School diploma or GED equivalent required

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

4+ years in data analytics or financial reporting/forecasting

High proficiency in MS Office including advanced MS Excel skill

Demonstrated ability to adapt to new analytical tools and software

Highest standards for accuracy and precision; must be highly organized

Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to improve and provide insights, prioritize, and respond quickly within a rapidly changing environment

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with data visualization software (PowerBi)