John McHugh
Senior Category Manager
Bensalem,Pennsylvania
Summary
Category Manager develops and executes a category spend strategy as part of company sourcing plan. Develops and executes category and commodity strategies, negotiates and awards supplier contracts and conducts commodity and supplier business reviews. Improves company profitability, asset management performance and supports improved customer delivery through thoughtful supply base network design.
Category Manager with more than 30+ years of supply chain and operations and negotiation skills. Demonstrated leadership capabilities with direct and indirect employee groups. Employs tact, sound judgment and maintains professional demeanor in communication and relationships with others while striving to deliver best quality in daily work.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Category Manager
Transtar Industries
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating contracts and developing strategic partnerships with suppliers.
- Improved supplier performance through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Developed comprehensive category strategies to drive growth, profitability, and competitive advantage in key markets.
- Joined the organization at the start of "changing Direction" and moving from Transmission parts (only) to all General repair categories. Was responsible for 100% of all vendors and assortment of products into 5 D.C.'s and 2 jobber like locations.
- Forge Communication and resolve all open concerns, i.e. product adds, deletes in a timely fashion.
Senior Category Manager
Auto Plus/Pep Boys
10.1979 - 05.2023
- Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating contracts and developing strategic partnerships with suppliers.
- Improved supplier performance through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining procurement processes and implementing best practices in category management.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved cash flow through effective demand forecasting and inventory management techniques.
- Developed comprehensive category strategies to drive growth, profitability, and competitive advantage in key markets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Ryan High School For Boys
Philadelphia, PA06.1981
High School Diploma -
Swenson Skills Center- AutoTechnology
Philadelphia Pa06.1981
Skills
* Strategic Sourcing
* Negotiating skills with Vendors
* Assorting best product strategy by Location
* Data Analysis
* Communication to achieve goals (Cross functionally and externally)
* Consummate Professional
* Organizational skills to maintain a schedule and prioritizing that schedule in order to achieve all deadlines
* Contract Negotiations
Timeline
Senior Category Manager
Transtar Industries
05.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Category Manager
Auto Plus/Pep Boys
10.1979 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Ryan High School For Boys
High School Diploma -
Swenson Skills Center- AutoTechnology
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