Category Brand Specialist

Hudson, NC (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Description

Category Brand Specialist

Department: Product Management
Reports To: Director of Product Management
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Job Summary

The Category Brand Specialist supports assigned product categories by maintaining accurate product data, coordinating daily activities, and assisting with product lifecycle initiatives. This role focuses on execution, detail, and cross‑functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain product data, specifications, and documentation
  • Support item setup, product changes, packaging updates, and lifecycle transitions
  • Assist with new product launches and end‑of‑life activities
  • Pull and organize sales, cost, and inventory data
  • Track product performance and identify trends or issues
  • Support pricing updates and cost change reviews
  • Build basic reports and dashboards
  • Coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Product teams
  • Manage tasks, timelines, and project documentation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field OR 2+ years of related experience
  • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environments preferred
  • Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
  • Detail‑oriented with the ability to meet deadlines independently

Physical & Work Environment

  • Office role with exposure to manufacturing environments
  • Ability to sit, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and use a computer for extended periods
  • Up to 10% travel as needed
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Carboline

Operating from a position of global leadership, Carboline is considered the standard of quality high-performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products. For over 75 years, Carboline has combined innovative product development with technical knowledge and experience to provide superior protective coating solutions around the world.Carboline prides itself on offering a comprehensive line of coatings, linings, and fireproofing products. Our U.S. industrial service center and warehouses, worldwide manufacturing locations, and hundreds of technical sales team members located across the globe are ready to serve you.Our sales engineers match the coatings technology with our customer's needs and expectations, and confidently provide solutions that are proven and reliable. We don't recommend a product on the shelf. We work with our customers to provide the products and solutions that best fit the project or application.Our experience in doing this, coupled with the broadest product line offering in the industry, is a winning combination that keeps customers happy. Carboline's focus on performance and our wide range of market experience in various industrial and commercial markets sets us apart from the competition. If you have a problem, chances are we've solved it.

Founded in 1947
St Louis, Missouri, USA
1K employees (41 in marketing)