Assistant Category Manager

Assistant Category Managers assist the Category Managers in maximizing the profitability of their assigned product lines. This involves product selection, line reviews, advertising, marketing, inventory levels, warranty analysis, and important supplier negotiations. Other duties within this role are working closely the Category Managers to determine and execute category-level strategies and tactics to drive profitable growth. This individual will also use information obtained from many reports to identify opportunities to improve sales, Gross Margin % and GMROI.  Once proficiency in these roles is proven, the Assistant Category Manager will be assigned lines to manage independently.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPerform product line analysis (unit sales trends up/down, dollar sales trend up/down, GP dollar sales trend up/down, GP% trend up/down, SKU-level add/drop), and present recommendations to the Product Manager and Director.Assist Category Managers with promotional planning and execution.Communicate with stores and/or other departments as needed to ensure flawless execution of merchandising projects (price changes, program changes, VFR updates, script reviews from Training, Planning Meetings, Product alerts, etc.).Work closely with all departments affecting the flow of goods (i.e., Purchasing, Accounting, Store Operations, DC Operations, Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Inventory Control, and Pricing).Make recommendations for strategic business plans using extensive information, from internal reports to supplier negotiations and discussions to industry publications.SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIESRequired:B.S. or B.B.A in Business AdministrationSelf-motivated to high levels of achievementTeam playerExcellent verbal/writing communicatorAnalyticalExcellent mathematical skillsComplete understanding of numbers and how to evaluate based on facts gatheredUnderstands win/win negotiating and willing to commit to self-study and group study negotiating technique educationWilling to commit to extensive product trainingDesired:B.S. or B.B.A with a concentration in General Business, Marketing or FinanceO’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization. Total Compensation Package:Competitive Wages & Paid Time OffStock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day OneMedical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Team Member Health/Wellbeing ProgramsTuition Educational Assistance ProgramsOpportunities for Career GrowthO’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@ or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Created: 2025-08-11