Associate Category Manager - (Maternity Cover)

ADI Global Distribution now have the opportunity for an Associate Category Manager to join our Category Management team based in Oldham, United Kingdom and report to our EMEA Head Office in managers based in UK. This role is hybrid working with 3 days working from the office and 2 days from home. Please note: this is a 12‑month temporary maternity cover role, with an expected start date of May/June 2026. ADI Global, a division of Resideo Security Group, 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 BS/BA Degree in Marketing / Business or 2+ years’ work experience in a product/category management, product marketing, buying, or vendor management role. Experience of working with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Word, Teams and PowerPoint Proficiency in English language A willingness to travel. An eagerness to learn and grow within an organization Fluent English 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 #LI-KM1 #LI-HYBRID

Resideo Technologies has announced its intention to spin off ADI Global Distribution and establish it as a separate, publicly traded company. Under this plan, ADI will continue its role as a leading global wholesale distributor serving commercial and residential markets, while Resideo will retain its manufacturing and product-solutions business. Upon separation, both companies will operate independently to better serve their respective markets and customers. The spin-off is currently targeted for completion in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions. Resideo is a $6.76 billion global manufacturer, developer, and distributor of technology-driven sensing and control solutions that help homeowners and businesses stay connected and in control of their comfort, security, energy use, and smart living. We focus on the professional channel, serving over 100,000 contractors, installers, dealers, and integrators across the HVAC, security, fire, electrical, and home comfort markets. Our products are found in more than 150 million residential and commercial spaces worldwide, with tens of millions of new devices sold annually. Trusted brands like Honeywell Home, First Alert, and Resideo power connected living for over 12.8 million customers through our Products & Solutions segment. Our ADI | Snap One segment spans 200+ stocking locations in 17 countries, offering a catalog of over 500,000 products from more than 1,000 manufacturers. With a global team of more than 14,000 employees, we offer the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-growing, purpose-driven industry. Learn more at www.resideo.com. At Resideo, we bring together diverse individuals to build the future of homes. Resideo is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. For more information on applicable U.S. equal employment regulations, refer to the "EEO is the Law" poster, "EEO is the Law" Supplement Poster and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Resideo complies with applicable equal employment laws in all countries where we do business. For more information on how we process your information in the job application process, please refer to Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please use Contact Us form for assistance.