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Product Category Manager - Equipment

Anywhere
full-time
Posted 9/26/2025
Direct Apply
Key Skills:
Category Management
Sales and Market Share Analysis
New Product Review and Implementation
Supplier Relationship Management
Promotional Activity Planning
Pricing Strategy
Catalog Production
Excel
Microsoft Office
Team Leadership
Negotiation
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills

Compensation

Salary Range

$98K - 153K a year

Responsibilities

Manage and develop product categories with responsibility for sales growth, supplier relations, new product launches, pricing, catalog production, and team leadership.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant professional experience with at least 1 year management, strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, and proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Full Description

JOB OVERVIEW: This position is directly responsible for managing and further developing our expertise in the product categories responsible for and developing plans that will result in increased sales, market share and/or profitability. The categories assigned to the PCM are typically between $300 and $400 million in annual sales, and are typically in the top 20 overall dental categories. Included is the management and oversight of at least one direct report. Areas of responsibility include new product review and implementation, current product line management, category analysis, strategy development, lead supplier relationships, supplier profitability and contribution, promotional activity, pricing, catalog production and other projects as required. Must be the Product Category Expert within the Dental Group/Industry. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: CATEGORY MANAGEMENT: Ownership of all activities surrounding performance of the categories for which they are responsible. Including sales and market share analysis, identifying underperforming categories, developing plans and programs to drive sales and market share in both branded and private brand products. Provide strategic guidance on private brand product additions and line extensions. NEW PRODUCT ACTIVITIES: Manages the process of all new product submissions. Reviews information provided by PC Associate to ensure all necessary information is obtained from the supplier to facilitate a timely review. Determines which products will be accepted and/or rejected. Determines pricing, forecast and opening order quantities. Oversees process of new item code creation, web attributes and descriptions and development of catalog copy. Works closely with suppliers to develop a promotional plan to support a successful launch. CURRENT PRODUCT LINE MANAGEMENT: Determine products and pricing to be featured in all flyers for respective product categories and work with Associate and/or Specialist to produce layout and pricing spreadsheets. Negotiates buying deals with suppliers and oversees proper communication and implementation to Inventory Management. Performs review of marketing product classifications and item descriptions to ensure the integrity of product content. Accountable for A-system and/or ecommerce classifications, item descriptions and images to ensure the integrity of product content Reviews and approves products identified by SKU Optimization for stocking, non-stocking and inventory returns. CATALOG/FLYER PRODUCTION: Manages layout and presentation for respective categories in the annual Henry Schein Dental and all Specialty Catalogs/Flyers. Performs competitive pricing analysis and determines selling prices of all products in the respective categories OTHER: Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Excellent Excel Skills. Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office. Must have strong analytical skills and must have excellent communication skills. Must be able to multi-task and work in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills Train, lead, and develop their team on processes and procedures. GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: Strong management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop and mentor team members for high performance Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively Excellent presentation and public speaking skills Excellent independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills Understand and act on financial information that contributes to business profitability Ability to plan and manage successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget, assign tasks and areas of responsibility Lead team(s) to achieve company goals in creative and effective ways Excellent planning and organizational skills and techniques Communicate effectively with senior management Good negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage outsourced relationships Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities and manage conflict Broad professional and managerial skills with a good understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures Ability to lead virtual teams MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: Typically 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience; 1 or more years of management experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus. TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required. The posted range for this position is $97,909 to $152,984 which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc. This position is eligible for a bonus not reflected in the posted range. Other benefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, PTO [or sick leave if applicable], Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities. Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. For more information about career opportunities at Henry Schein, please visit our website at: www.henryschein.com/careers Over 90 years ago Henry Schein borrowed $500 to start a corner pharmacy in Queens, New York, nearly 30 miles from Melville, New York, where our corporate headquarters resides today. In the depths of the Great Depression, Henry and his wife Esther made a bold bet on their future all while living their values of helping health happen and caring for their team and the community they served. Their belief paid off far beyond what Henry and Esther might have dared to imagine in 1932. Henry Schein is now a Fortune 500 Company powered by a network of people and technology to be the world’s leading provider of health care products, services and solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners. Since our founding we have stayed true to Henry and Esther’s values which has allowed us to evolve, expand, and grow our Company. Now serving more than 1 million customers in 33 countries and territories, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. We invite you to join approximately 25,000 Team Schein Members, who are critical to our success and are at the core of our Team Schein Values as our founders would have wanted. We live those values by ensuring that our culture focuses on the wellness of our team, which we accomplish by providing a safe space for individuals to develop and contribute authentically, with opportunities to give back to society and the communities where we live and work. No matter the role you are seeking, we encourage you to come be a part of a team that makes the world a healthier place. Henry Schein embraces diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants. If you are unable or limited in your ability to complete the application process, including the use or access of www.henryschein.com/careers, as a result of a physical or mental impairment, you can request reasonable accommodations. Please e-mail the appropriate email address below with the type of accommodation you are requesting. Please include your first and last name, phone number, position for which you are interested in applying and geographic location in your request. US Candidates: jobsupport@henryschein.com UK and Ireland Candidates: UKHSHRRecruitment@henryschein.co.uk Australia and New Zealand Candidates: APACCareers@henryscheinone.com Malaysia Candidates: CNHR@henryschein.com Italy Candidates: risorse.umane@henryschein.it It is important to us to offer different types of work arrangements. Please see the types we offer below: Work From Home: Work is performed directly from the TSM's home office. Hybrid: Time is scheduled between working from a TSM home office and at a company facility, as required. Onsite: Work is performed exclusively at a company facility. Field: Position requires traveling to different locations within a specific geographic territory, as assigned.

This job posting was last updated on 9/29/2025

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