Job Description

The Category Profit Manager will be responsible for working directly with the Director of Sourcing Revenue and other members in Category Management group on financial expectations and performance of their products.

This role will be based out of our St. Louis, MO (Hazelwood) office. Work will generally be day shift, in-office with some flexibility to work from home a few days per month. 

Responsibilities:

• Financial oversight over internal cost support on private label brands. Approval of cost support initiatives for each category.
• Monitor financial performance of – identifying and communicating important trends and problem areas, will work with Category Managers to develop plans to address those issues.
• Assess cost support requests to validate benefits proposed; partnering with category managers to develop specific, supportable business case assumptions, eg volume, pricing, growth rate and market assumptions.
• Review product financial performance and advising product partners on revenue, cost and margin trends and changes.
• Identify areas of improvement – particularly around financial performance – and working with the category managers to develop improvement plans, capturing expected outcomes.
• Monthly reconciliation of profitability initiatives.
• Work in coordination with the Director of Sourcing Revenue on process enhancements for profitability reporting for each category in the Distribution Division.
• Maintain high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to work with data to support cost requirements and profit trends.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 4+ years in data analytics or financial reporting/forecasting.
• High proficiency in MS Office including advanced MS Excel skill
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new analytical tools and software.
• Highest standards for accuracy and precision; must be highly organized.
• Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to improve and provide insights, prioritize, and respond quickly within a rapidly changing environment. -Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with data visualization software (PowerBi).

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

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