• Defines the role of a category

• Defines category strategy based on the role

• Organizes and synthesizes industry,competitorand consumer trends intoworkable category strategies

• Defines future category needs and opportunities

• Definescategories to be included in box-level strategy

• Integrates and links thebusiness planwith the category plan

• Monitors and adjusts resources based on the category role

• Manages complexity of multiple categories and varying sub-class roles (i.e.,prominent category with stake-in-the-ground sub-class) to improve business performance)

Business Acumen – Financial Management

• Plans and coordinatesfinancial managementand budgeting tasks

• Provides input andassistsin creating Advance Auto Parts strategic financial plan

• Sets budgeting guidelines

• Setsguidelines for risk tolerance in financial programs

• Communicates targetsandobjectivesto business units based on strategicplan

• Addresses complex/extremegapsrelated to budgeting andfinancialmanagement

Supplier Management/Negotiation

• Determinesupplier value targets and selects supplier audience for strategic sourcing discussions

• Determineappropriate facts

• Synthesizesfacts gathered from multiple sources to be used in the negotiations

• Executes supplier negotiations across product categories

• Anticipates and rebuts supplier's points and counterpoints during thenegotiations

• Assesses effort and time needed to obtain value target sourcing opportunities with each supplier

• AppliesBATNA principles during negotiations

• Evaluates andutilizessupplier performance information/data for futurenegotiations anddecisions-making

• Coachesemployees in strategic sourcing processes and actions

Strategic Thinking & Execution

• Develops milestones that will help implement the vision

• Creates thorough implementation plans that addresspossible hurdlesand

• involves support throughout the organization

• Translates corporate strategic vision into day-to-day operational goals

• Articulates and reinforces Advance Auto Parts vision and goals to business team

• Coachesemployees to support vision and strategy through operationalgoal

Communication

• Establishes trust and rapport with senior executives having diverse views on an issue

• Changes others' opinions and perspectives to gain commitment to action

• Uses communication tools and techniques to shift focus in response to group dynamics

• Creates environments conducive to productive communication

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Manages the formation of teams and ensures team can perform

• Facilitates the designation of team roles,goalsand expectations

• Removes barriers (resource or other outside constraints) to effective teamwork

• Analyzes team process inefficiencies and recommends improvements

• Assess other teammembers’capabilities and provides feedback for improvements

• Creates team recognition structure and reward possibilities

• Coachesemployees on building teams and the business value driven byteams

Location & Work Availability:

This position is Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, or strategic sourcing.

• Proventrack recordof managing complex category portfolios and leading strategic initiatives.

• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Advanced negotiation skills with experience managing top-tier supplier relationships.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and coaching abilities.

• Proficiencyin category management tools, ERP systems, and data analytics platforms.

Certifications, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred).