Marmon Foodservice Technologies · 2 hours ago
Category Manager
Carol Stream, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $168K/yr
10+ years expMarmon Foodservice Technologies is part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings backed by Berkshire Hathaway, focusing on enhancing the eating and drinking experience through innovative foodservice equipment. The Category Manager will lead and implement category strategies, manage supplier performance, and drive cost-saving initiatives to ensure the best value for the organization.
CommercialFood and BeverageMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and execute category strategies, with a focus on delivering best overall business value (cost, quality, delivery, technology) for MFT, including:
Ensure business requirements are well understood and executed within the category plan
Establishing how we will use platforming and commonality of technology and materials across products and other ways to simplify our supply base
Defining expectations for the role our suppliers will play and expectations for them in terms of the level needed from them to provide new technology, participate in new product development and the service levels required to support production and after sales processes
Partnering with Operations to determine our outsourcing or insourcing roadmap for each category and key components and subassemblies in them
Geographic expectations for our supply base and levels of localization that can be achieved
Establish / align resources to support initiatives, defined strategies, and annual budget needs of the organization
Determine goals and objectives of the team and balance priorities
Identify and drive continuous improvement, including process and reporting efficiencies
Report out and establish monthly review meetings, sharing actions and results
Work with the Procurement operations team to address supplier delivery issues, as needed
Drive supplier performance and development through proactive utilization of the Supplier Scorecard to benchmark and improve supplier performance through the frequent communication of MFT’s expectations and requirements
Establish relationships with key suppliers critical to the success of MFT going forward
Lead supplier negotiations
Collaborate cross functionally with leadership of other functions to ensure project success
Lead the develop the MFT supply strategy, articulate the plan, and execute
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to articulate complex problems concisely, allowing for understanding and fast decision making
Demonstrated ability to indirectly influence across functional teams ensuring the right solutions for the business
Brings forth a continuous improvement mindset
Provide complex and sophisticated data analysis to drive quick and correct decision-making
Lead change management efforts around the supply chain process while creating alignment and integration internally and externally
Take a proactive approach to problem solving
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management, or an equivalent field
10+ years of category management experience and procurement related experience, including direct and indirect
Strong experience with lean manufacturing techniques and processes, that apply to supply chain
Demonstrated leadership ability, technical knowledge of professional procurement, strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to plan, organize, and manage complex projects
Demonstrated experience in project management, organizational and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to indirectly influence cross functional teams ensuring the right solutions for the business
Intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project (highly desirable)
Requires some travel
Work under limited direction
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug insurance plans
Access to a Health Advocate who is an expert in Marmon’s health plan and can help you select the best health benefits for you and your family
Tax advantaged spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
Wellness programs and resources including Telehealth, Mental Health, Fitness, and Family Planning
Generous paid time off for personal use, holidays, and parental leave
Company-sponsored life insurance
401(k) with fully vested company match; Marmon may also make an additional annual discretionary contribution to your account, whether or not you contribute on your own
Financial and retirement advising
Company
Marmon Foodservice Technologies
Marmon Foodservice Technologies manufactures and supplies commercial food and beverage equipment.
1001-5000 employees
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