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Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.\nThe Category Manager is accountable for the planning, execution, and optimization of assigned categories across assortment, pricing, promotions, procurement, and supplier partnerships. This position synthesizes market, customer, and performance insights into recommendations that maximize revenue, margin, and share across distribution channels. The position collaborates cross functionally to influence decisions and continuous improvement.\nEssential Functions\nAnalyze category performance, customer account behaviors (e.g., purchasing patterns, product requirements, price expectations) and market dynamics to identify opportunities that drive revenue, margin, and category health\nCreate, maintain, and interpret reports and dashboards to explain category performance and business drivers across distribution channels\nPartner with internal teams and suppliers/manufacturers on sourcing execution; align pricing, promotions, and assortment to achieve category goals and account based sales objectives; ensure adherence to supplier governance and procurement practices\nMonitor category, supplier, and channel performance targets, identify risks, gaps, and opportunities to enhance profitability\nIdentify and recommend enhancements across promotional planning, distribution efficiency, and sales processes\nEvaluate category placement and visibility needs within distribution environments and digital shelves using space management/ assortment management principles and category tools and analytics to support sales effectiveness\nComply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned\nEssential Functions: Dental US\nEngage the field and sales teams by supporting category and vendor specific plans, delivering and facilitating product and category training, and assisting with assigned vendor programs, events, trade shows, and regional or local activities; may track and report on field engagement or training effectiveness to support higher levels of sales accountability and execution\nMinimum Requirements\nBachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent education and/or experience\n2 years of category management, sourcing or procurement experience\nPreferred Requirements\nExperience in distribution, supply chain, or B2B sales environments\nSkills and Abilities\nStrong analytical skills; ability to interpret complex datasets and translate insights into actionable recommendations\nEffective written and verbal communication skills, able to present insights to cross functional teams and leadership\nAbility to build collaborative relationships with internal partners, suppliers, and manufacturers\nNegotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills\nAbility to manage multiple priorities maintaining quality, timeliness and accuracy\nStrong spreadsheet and modeling skills; familiarity with category management and sourcing tools\n Physical and Cognitive Demands\nCommunicate/Hearing Frequently\nCommunicate/Talking Frequently\nLearn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently\nMake Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently\nComplete Tasks Independently Constantly\nMaintain Focus Constantly\nRemember Processes & Procedures Constantly\nStationary Position (Seated) Constantly\nVision Constantly\nHand/Eye Coordination Occasionally\nBend Rarely\nComplete Tasks in a Noisy Environment Rarely\nFeeling/Grasping/Handling Rarely\nMove/Traverse Rarely\nRepetitive Motions Rarely\nWorking Environment\nHazards Occasionally\nEnvironmental Conditions\nOffice: this position primarily operates in a professional office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building's primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers, and other office equipment and devices for professional services.\nRemote: This position primarily completes work from a remote setting, most commonly, a home office. This may be referenced as flexible workplace.\nTravel Requirements\n0% This position does not require travel.\nWhat's In It For You:\nWe provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:\nFull Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program\n401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nHoliday Pay & Floating Holidays\nVolunteer Time Off (VTO)\nEducational Assistance Program\nFull Paid Parental and Adoption Leave\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPatterson Perks Program\nThe potential compensation range for this role is below. 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