Category Manager

At SupplyHouse.com, we value every individual team member and cultivate a community where people come first. Led by our core values of Generosity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and GRIT, we’re dedicated to maintaining a supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. As an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies since 2004, we strive to foster growth while providing the best possible experience for our customers.

We are looking for a Category Manager to join our Merchandising Team. This individual will report into our VP of Merchandising to develop and execute category strategies that drive revenue, customer growth, and competitive differentiation. If you are eager to own product lifecycle management, assortment decisions, and category performance within assigned product areas, we’d love to hear from you!

This remote position is open to individuals who live in, or are open to relocating to, the following states: Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

This position requires travel to our headquarters in Melville, NY 3 times per year for internal meetings and team building activities. We reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses, and you’re also welcome to work on-site anytime beyond these visits – our doors are always open.

• →Develop category strategies by analyzing industry trends, product assortments, customer insights, and competitive positioning.
• →Determine new products and brands to launch that align with category goals and financial targets.
• →Build deep expertise in designated product types, including functions, use cases, and customer applications.

• Lead product lifecycle management for new and existing items, including performance reviews and strategic adjustments.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate solutions, and evaluate vendor performance to optimize assortment and profitability.
• Conduct assortment reviews and recommend changes to improve category performance.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, sand Finance to ensure category strategies are executed accurately and on time.
• Influence promotional planning, merchandising decisions, and product education strategies.

• Create product roadmaps, ROI analyses, and competitive assessments to support category planning.
• Use data and insights to recommend pricing, positioning, and promotional strategies.

• Gather customer feedback and market insights and translate them into actionable category improvements.
• Support sales growth through first‑to‑market ideas and strategic product positioning.
• Lead the development of product promotions and educational strategies for new and existing products.

Additional Details: 

• Remote employees are expected to work in a distraction-free environment. Personal devices, background noise, and other distractions should be kept to a minimum to avoid disrupting virtual meetings or business operations.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. SupplyHouse.com will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• SupplyHouse.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
• To ensure fairness and trust in our hiring process, we ask that all application materials, assessments, and interview responses reflect your own thinking and perspective. You may use AI tools to assist in preparing your responses, as long as this use is clearly disclosed and you can speak authentically to your ideas and work. Our focus is on honesty, judgment, and how you approach problem-solving. We appreciate your transparency and look forward to learning more about your skills.
• We are committed to providing a safe and secure work environment and conduct thorough background checks on all potential employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• All emails from the SupplyHouse team will only be sent from an @supplyhouse.com email address. Please exercise caution if you receive an email from an alternate domain.