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ADI Global Distribution · 18 hours ago

Sr Category Manager - Audio

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $224K/yr

5+ years exp

ADI Global, a division of Resideo Security Group, is seeking a Senior Product Category Manager – Pro Audio to drive the strategy and profitability for a fast-growing category of products. The role involves developing product mix and pricing models while managing supplier relationships and supporting field sales.

ElectronicsHardwareManufacturingSecurityWholesale

No H1B

Responsibilities

Creating strategic plans for the product category, including growth and promotional programs to achieve Annual Operating Plan objectives

Developing and executing on product mix, inventory, and pricing strategies based not only on historical data but also on industry trends and customer buying patterns

Managing end-to-end vendor relationships, including identification, contract negotiation, product assortment, marketing programs, and communications

Growing the product category profitably in line with gross margin targets, while adhering to working capital and IOS (Inactive, Obsolete, Surplus) requirements for the category of products

Support field sales staff by clearly communicating enticing promotional programs, new products or suppliers as well as resolution of transactional issues as needed

Qualification

Product/category managementVendor relationship managementStrategic leadershipInventory managementData analysisProduct marketingSales support

Required

5+ years of experience in the product/category management

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred

Experience as a professional product/category manager OR buyer/merchant in retail, e-tail/catalog, distribution or similar environment

Product marketing/category management experience

Ability to provide strategic leadership, direction, and development

Ability to support field sales with special pricing, inventory positions, vendor relations, and product issues

Experience generating tactical and strategic category roadmaps and detailed plans including annual and 5-year plans

Ability to drive improvements in inventory management processes, including SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations, Planning), forecasting, and IOS (Inactive, Obsolete, Surplus)

Experience developing and driving integrated growth programs across all sub-categories, using data mining and other tools to target appropriate customer segments