Alex Logan

Experience

1. Associate Category Manager

   MSC Industrial Supply Co.

   Jan 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Engages with suppliers, sales and customers to understand market trends and landscape• Identifies new Industry Brand and Exclusive Brand item opportunities by working with suppliers, creating gap analysis to competitors, attending trade shows, working with customers,• Collaborates with the Category Operations team to implement pricing strategy• Supports the Category Strategy Manager by serving as the first line of defense for sales support• Identifies disruptive insights to identify and develop solutions based on the market, customer and supplier.• Collaborates with the merchandising team on supplier programs that will tie back to overall category and company strategy• Aligns supplier goals and MSC goals to maximize investment and optimize programs• Works cross functionally to align on program initiatives• Supports the Category Strategy Manager in supplier agreement process. Serve as a liaison with the MSC legal team to work through tactical details while looking for guidance from the Category Strategy Manager on major commercial terms• Develops relationships with key suppliers to support them in navigating MSC and escalating critical issues cross functionally to drive resolution