Parts Category Specialist

About The Role

As part of the Americas team, SANY is seeking a driven, forward-thinking, and highly motivated Parts Category Specialist, to develop and execute category strategies that drive profitable aftermarket growth across SANY America's parts business. This position owns assigned product categories throughout their lifecycle, including supplier management, pricing, inventory optimization, new product introduction, sales support, and market analysis. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Service, Purchasing, Product Support, and suppliers to improve product availability, increase market share, and maximize lifecycle revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual category growth strategies.
• Own assigned product categories throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify market opportunities and competitive gaps.
• Maintain category performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Introduce new aftermarket product lines.
• Develop business cases for new product offerings.
• Manage supplier relationships and sourcing activities.
• Cook up product launches across internal departments.
• Develop pricing recommendations that maximize growth and profitability.
• Monitor competitive pricing and market positioning.
• Support promotional pricing initiatives.
• Analyze margins and recommend pricing improvements.
• Partner with Parts Planning & Distribution to optimize inventory levels.
• Improve product availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Analyze demand trends and forecast future requirements.
• Train Parts Sales representatives and dealers on assigned product categories.
• Develop sales tools and product literature.
• Support key customer opportunities.
• Assist with technical product inquiries.
• Analyze industry trends and competitor offerings.
• Identify opportunities to increase aftermarket penetration.
• Monitor warranty trends and product performance.
• Recommend continuous product improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aftermarket parts, product management, category management, purchasing, or technical sales.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Heavy equipment or construction equipment industry experience.
• SAP experience.
• Pricing strategy experience.
• Product launch experience.
• Supplier management experience.

Success Measures

• Category sales growth.
• Gross margin improvement.
• Successful product launches.
• Increase inventory performance.
• Market share growth.
• Dealer adoption.
• Pricing effectiveness.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

On site - Peachtree City, GA

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. It will include a base salary and an annual performance bonus. Medical, dental, and vision. Paid Time Off. 401(k) savings plans. Health Savings Account (HSA). Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Company paid STD and LTD benefits. Life Insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

SANY America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE NOTICE

SANY America is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment screenings, including drug and/or alcohol testing, as a condition of employment where permitted by applicable law. Testing requirements, employment practices, and workplace policies may vary based on work location, position responsibilities, business necessity, workplace safety considerations, customer requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory standards. SANY America complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws relating to marijuana/cannabis use, including applicable medical and recreational marijuana laws where permitted. However, applicants and employees are prohibited from being impaired or under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other prohibited substances while working, operating Company vehicles or equipment, performing safety sensitive duties, conducting Company business, or while on Company property, consistent with applicable law. Certain positions may be designated as safety sensitive or subject to additional regulatory, customer, contractual, operational, or workplace safety requirements and may require participation in pre employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty, follow up, or other drug and/or alcohol testing programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.