Associate Category Manager
Zoro
| Company | Zoro |
| Category | Procurement |
| Location | Chicago |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 28 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Company Summary
Zoro.com is a leading eCommerce platform offering nearly 12 million tools, parts and supplies for our business customers. Launched in 2011, we brought a B2C-like experience to the B2B industry, and continue to be at the forefront of digital innovation at the intersection of technology and distribution. We have rapidly grown to over $1 billion in annual revenue and we’re just getting started! Primary Function:
At Zoro, we desire to have every product for every business need. Associate Category Managers are key contributors to our growth in both sales and category expansion. The Category Management team is responsible for defining strategies for our key categories and then finding and managing supplier relationships that allow us to add products and drive growth in those categories.
An Associate Category Manager’s success will be defined by helping operationalize and accelerate the sales of the existing portfolio of products. The Associate Category Manager is responsible for supporting aligned Category Managers analyzing the business and executing tactics for assigned categories. This position will work in a team environment with a focus on developing insights, identifying opportunities and communicating recommendations to lead future industry growth to our internal partners and external suppliers. In addition, they will drive and support activities that help Zoro sell more products and manage cost and profitability. The Associate Category Manager will execute reporting and analysis to support assigned product categories to inform on category and supplier performance, collaborate closely with cross-functional partners throughout the business, and participate in supplier relationship management. The Associate Category Manager will be a key liaison with internal partners to help drive customer experience and sales performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Create, manage and update reports regarding new suppliers, SKU productivity, sales performance, and assortment gaps
Continually and proactively monitor the financial performance of categories and suppliers to measure against the category product strategies and KPI’s to ensure we are providing an awesome customer experience
Proactively identify areas within aligned categories for product expansion and product optimization. Take ownership over identified expansion and optimization activities with support of CM and/or Sr. CM
Work with suppliers to acquire comprehensive product information including product specifications, product images, pricing information, and additional product content; This effort will require cross-functional partnership as well as direct supplier interaction
Collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams to execute on the category strategy
Qualifications:
1-3 years of experience in a related field is preferred
Experience in distribution, online marketplaces, wholesale, e-commerce a plus
Experience analyzing data, building presentations and communicating effectively through data
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Curious and rapid learning ability
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
Ability to communicate in a clear and compelling manner in written, verbal, and interpersonal forms
Computer skills including building presentations, analyzing data, communicating information, and internet search techniques
Total Rewards
Zoro’s total compensation plan includes our Zoro Incentive Plan (ZIP) that is designed to foster and reward our team members for strong performance. Total compensation will be highly competitive.
In addition to competitive compensation, Zoro offers comprehensive benefits and perks including:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
Maternity support prog
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