ADI Global Distribution is seeking an Associate Category Manager to assist the Category Manager to drive the strategy, product roadmap, strategic supplier relationships, growth, and profitability for a high value category of products. This individual will support the development and execution of the product mix and pricing models, while helping to and manage supplier relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate who is looking to build a career in Category Management with a global market leader in Security, Fire, and Audio/Visual distribution. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Work with the Category Manager to implement effective marketing communications that drive Video category performance.  Initiate request to execute changes to ERP system for changes to the stocking profile, product lifecycle, cost pricing and ensuring necessary inventory actions to remove obsolete stock.  Research competitive product offerings, market pricing and industry technology trends by working cross functionally with Strategic Marketing, Pricing, Sales, Customers and Vendors.  Initiate stock balancing requests for IOS (Inactive, Obsolete, and Surplus) products and execute inventory liquidation strategies for related categories.  Generate sales reporting, promotional effectiveness, inventory effectiveness, and gross margin reporting for related categories.  Administrative duties and ad hoc requests as assigned.  Liaise with the sales function to understand market trends and customer needs. 

YOU MUST HAVE 

Experience in a product/category management, product marketing, buying, or vendor management role.  Experience in Excel Fluent in both English and French language

 WE VALUE 

Self-starter, organized, flexible, customer focused, strong business sense.  Ability to understand decisions impact on other areas of the business.  Ability to learn quickly and to communicate about new technologies in a fast-paced environment.  Excellent analytical skills with the ability to proactively recognize issues/opportunities.  Ability to manage high revenue external vendor relationships end-to-end.  Ability to be entrepreneurial and think outside the box.  Team player  Ability to build relationships at all levels of the business; both internally and externally. 

What's in it for you

Hybrid working model Competitive salary and benefits Opportunity to work for a global business Excellent career development opportunities

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