Product Category Manager - Pools

Product Category Manager – Pools

Location: Knoxville, TN - Manufacturing and Corporate Headquarters Island Campus

About Explore Industries

At Explore Industries, we're more than just a leader in fiberglass swimming pool design and manufacturing—we're a team driven by respect, integrity, and innovation. We believe in empowering our employees, fostering collaboration, and delivering top-quality products that set industry standards.

About the Role

As Product Category Manager for Pools, you will serve as the central owner of product data accuracy, pricing integrity, and inventory health across our internal systems, e-commerce platforms, and distribution network. You will combine strong analytical skills with cross-functional collaboration to ensure our product offerings are well-positioned, available, and optimized to meet customer demand while supporting operational efficiency and business growth.

What You'll Do

• Maintain accurate product pricing, data, descriptions, specifications, images, and technical content across all systems and e-commerce platforms.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, purchasing, and marketing teams to keep product information current and aligned with business objectives.
• Establish and monitor inventory levels across warehouses, distribution centers, and external locations while analyzing trends to optimize stock and minimize excess.
• Support forecasting, replenishment planning, new product launches, discontinuations, and pricing changes.
• Develop reporting tools to track pricing, inventory health, and product performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, inventory management, and customer experience.
• Ensure consistency of product information across all internal and customer-facing channels.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, or related experience preferred (equivalent industry experience will also be considered).
• Experience in the swimming pool, outdoor living, building products, or related industries strongly preferred.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Shopify experience a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience supporting dealer/distribution networks and multi-location inventory planning preferred.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of inventory management and product lifecycle processes.
• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and cross-functional communication abilities.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000 annually

Actual compensation will be based on experience and job-related skills.

Eligible employees may receive access to the following benefits and programs, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Optional life and disability insurance
• Other incentive or compensation programs may be available depending on the position

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.