Category Manager

TVH Parts Co.

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or a technical field, or equivalent experience with 5+ years in product or project management.
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex data into strategies and operational plans.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch, English, and French, comfortable presenting to diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong technical skills with proficiency in MS Office, BI tools (e.g., Tableau), and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute global growth strategies for the remanufactured parts portfolio.
  • Define roadmaps, coordinate execution across departments, and align progress with executive leadership.
  • Monitor category health metrics, identifying opportunities to drive profitability.
  • Centralize vendor relationships to maximize volume leverage and strengthen negotiations.
  • Build strong global alignment, serving as a liaison across Sales, Customer Experience, and Marketing.
  • Track industry trends and customer needs, sharing insights across the business.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Onsite health clinic and a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%.
  • Access to an onsite preschool, full-service restaurant, and gym.
  • Regular team events fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development, including LinkedIn Learning and various training programs.
  • Chance to grow personally and professionally in a dynamic scale-up environment backed by a global company.
Full Job Description

Category Manager

Full-Time  |  Product Management  |  Location Olathe, KS 

SUMMARY

As Category Manager, you will translate TVH's commercial priorities into a global product strategy for remanufactured parts. Rooted in market research and customer insights, you will collaborate with Sales, Pricing, Product Development, and global leadership to turn high-level vision into actionable growth.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute global growth strategies for the remanufactured parts portfolio, balancing market trends, competitive positioning, and ROI.

  • Commercial Execution: Define clear roadmaps, coordinate cross-departmental execution, and regularly align progress with the Steering Committee and executive leadership.

  • Performance Analysis: Monitor category health, including margins, turnover, and stock levels, to identify improvement opportunities and drive profitability.

  • Vendor Management: Centralize vendor relationships to maximize volume leverage and give procurement and product teams stronger negotiating power.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong global alignment across branches and departments, serving as a key liaison for Sales, Customer Experience, and Marketing.

  • Market Intelligence: Continuously track industry trends, competitor moves, and customer needs, sharing actionable insights across the business.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or a technical field (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years in product or project management.

  • Proven ability to synthesize complex data into both high-level strategies and step-by-step operational plans.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch, English, and French, and comfortable presenting to stakeholders at all levels.

  • Strong technical affinity with hands-on proficiency in MS Office, BI tools (e.g., Tableau), and ERP systems.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

You'll be part of a people-centric culture where your well-being truly matters. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with unique perks like an onsite health clinic and an exceptional dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%.

At our headquarters, you'll enjoy an onsite preschool, a full-service restaurant, and access to an onsite gym to help you stay active and energized. We also foster connection through regular team events and a collaborative, welcoming environment.

We also offer:

  • Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and a variety of in-house and external training programs

  • The chance to grow both personally and professionally in a dynamic, scale-up environment, backed by the strength and stability of a global company, TVH

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