Location: Oak Brook,IL, USA
About This Role
The Buyer - Hardware role is responsible for all aspects of Ace and Emery Jensen Distribution assortment strategy, operations development and execution through to retail for the Builders Hardware category. This responsibility spans both B2C and B2B customer types. The position provides leadership within the organization via a thorough understanding of the competitive marketplace and trends, opportunities for Ace retailers and EJD customers to grow via differentiated assortment, optimized operational best practices and ability to articulate and drive an action plan to execute.
What You'll Do
Develop and consistently improve Ace's go-to-market strategy for the assigned categories.
Provides leadership within the organization by applying a thorough understanding of his/her product, the competitive landscape, consumer demands, and industry trends and operational best practices.
Controls the omni channel inbound product strategy and works cross-functionally (e.g. with eCommerce, International, EJD, RSCs) to deliver outbound results
Accountable for all aspects of the category strategy including product, pricing, place/environment, promotion and people. training, from ideation to development through to retail execution.
Articulates a clear strategic plan and drives it to execution
Creates opportunities for Ace retailers and wholesale customers (e.g. EJD) to grow bottom-line profits by lowering cost of goods, driving top line sales, and delivering consumer-relevant differentiated assortments
Who You Are
You love casting a vision and working cross-functionally to bring that vision to life. You can anticipate roadblocks and craft solutions to them before they happen. You are energized by building new programs and leading teams to success and have an passion centered on identifying the correct products, with the best placement, leveraging optimal promotions with competitive and compelling pricing.
Required Skills
7+ years of business experience
3+ years managing product categories
Excellent problem-solving skills required
Excellent interpersonal skills required
Understand financial measures that impacts corporation
Demonstrate strong decision-making skills
Highly creative, flexible and adaptable with good follow-through
Versatility to shift category responsibility
Proven ability to multi-task projects and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point,
Knowledge of Ad-hoc reporting tools
Ability to travel 25%
Preferred Skills
Strong overall business acumen
Impeccable presentation skills
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Compensation Details:
$130000 - $165000 Per Year
Why should you join our team?
We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.
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We want to hear from you!When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAce Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
Disclaimer
The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.
Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.
This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.