Wire & Cable Category Manager - McNaughton-McKay Electric Co.
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071
About the Job
McNaughton-McKay Electric Company
Wire & Cable Category Manager
The Wire and Cable Category Manager will provide leadership and direction for the Industrial Wire and Cable team. This position will ensure that the appropriate resources, tools, training, promotion, and people are available to meet the company’s growth goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership and direction for Wire and Cable – Business Lead and Wire and Cable CAS team members.
- Determines staffing requirements for Wire and Cable – Business Lead and Wire and Cable CAS team members.
- Establishes performance measures and provides annual reviews for all direct reports
- Coordinates efforts with Director of Sales and Engineering Manager to achieve prescribed business objectives.
- Coordinates efforts with vendors and purchasing to establish regional market level pricing. Assists in negotiating discounts, payment terms, shipping charges, delivery terms, shipping instructions or restrictions, anticipated delays, and any additional information requested.
- Researches and identifies vendors or other sources that carry wire, cable, and connector products to fill market demands.
- Researches and identifies potential future business opportunities to accelerate Wire and Cable growth for the region.
- Analyzes system generated reports to proactively track current and future business levels.
- Works with vendors and internal customers to analyze, and processes customer non-conformances. Initiates immediate containment actions to satisfy the external customer.
- Coordinates internal and external training for direct reports on industry products and systems offered by our vendors.
- Creates, implements, and revises procedures and instructions.
- Supports the quality initiatives set forth by the region.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- A Bachelor’s degree or a pattern of continuing education preferred. High school diploma required. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree or pattern of pursuing a degree.
- High degree of knowledge of industrial wire and cable distribution and/or similar product knowledge.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and complete tasks at own initiative with minimal supervision.
- Basic computer skills with MS Office products required with thorough knowledge of the business system required.
Source : McNaughton-McKay Electric Co.