Senior Category Manager (B2B & Reman)

Where your expertise is needed

AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe. Present across 27 countries with around 5,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.3 billion in 2023, supplying more than 7.4 million active customers with its 5.8 million vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands. Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!

What we’re looking for

About the Role:
As a PAN EU B2B / Reman category manager at Autodoc, you will play a critical role in driving the success of our business. You will be responsible for managing a specific category, developing and implementing strategic plans for our B2B channel, optimizing product assortment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Your expertise in category management, market analysis, and customer insights will be essential in identifying growth opportunities and maximizing profitability.

A successful candidate for this high-impact role will be a self-starter with a passion for independent, creative problem-solving, have proven data analysis skills, demonstrate strong ownership and commitment, and have proven leadership experience in driving cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities:

• B2B assortment: Analyze customer demand patterns, sales data, and market trends to determine the optimal BtB product assortment per country for all Autodoc categories. Continuously evaluate and update the assortment to maximize sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with i) Marketing B2B Team to build specific marketing & training events; ii) Pricing to optimize B2B profitability

• Sourcing strategy / Speed: build the fastest sourcing strategy between the different Autodoc Supply Chain models, evaluate forecasted profitability and guide category managers to overcome potential commercial headwinds through vendor negotiations

• Customer return: analyze and draft plan to reduce customer return for B2B channel

• P&L Ownership: Identify and execute initiatives to achieve top line and profitability targets of the Remanufactured & 2nd hand parts offers

• Customer Experience: Own Item data quality for the category assigned, drive improvements in product cards for customers, by ensuring A+ content by working with manufacturers

Requirements:

• 7+ years working in a vendor management or P/L ownership role preferred

• 3+ years in Automotive or Automotive spare parts

• Language skills: English(Fluent) , fluency in additional European languages is preferable

• An understanding of and passion for Automotive industry; 3+ years work in Automotive or automotive aftermarket commercial role

• Ability to convey complex topics in simple terms

• Ownership – thinks like an owner

• Experience in Business, category management, buying or selling

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven negotiation skills, influencing abilities

• Strong numerical and analytical aptitude

• Innovative, team oriented, and have a desire to participate in change and appreciate a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities.

• Graduate or equivalent experience in business
   

Qualifications (Desired)

• Masters or Postgraduate degree in business management 

Perks at work

• Competitive salaries based on your professional experience

• Fast growing international company with stable employment

• Annual vacation and 1 additional day off on your birthday

• Mental Wellbeing Program – the opportunity for free psychological counseling for you and your family members 24/7 hotline and online sessions

• Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching

• Free English and German language classes

• Referral Program with attractive incentives

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work