Associate Category Strategist AV

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Tactical Support to Category Managers
  • Own the tactical, day-to-day functions of the category.
  • Coordinate supplier onboarding logistics for new vendors being brought into the category.
  • Handle ad-hoc data pulls, competitive analysis, and forecast inputs in partnership with the Category Analyst.
  • Cook up inventory issues, IOS (Inactive, Obsolete, Surplus) discipline, and stocking questions on behalf of the Category Manager.
  • Serve as a Level-2 commercial escalation point for the Category Manager’s broader portfolio, fielding pricing, program, and process questions from the Sales team, Market Development Specialists, and the Category Analyst.
• Serve as the day-to-day commercial owner of an assigned portfolio of suppliers.
  • Develop and execute a strategic plan for each assigned supplier.
  • Set pricing strategy for the assigned portfolio in partnership with Purchasing.
  • Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and maintain working-level supplier relationships independently.
  • Own Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets for the assigned portfolio including revenue, margin, and growth.
  • Handle Level-2 and Level-3 escalations for the owned supplier portfolio.
  • Manage IOS discipline and working-capital targets for assigned suppliers.
  • Evaluate emerging or niche suppliers and provide recommendations to the Category Manager on portfolio additions.
• Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Marketing, and Sales to drive execution on both the Category Manager’s portfolio and the owned supplier portfolio.
  • Coordinate with the Category Analyst to ensure data accuracy and reporting coverage for the owned portfolio.
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Produce monthly performance reports for the owned supplier portfolio including revenue, margin, mix, and growth vs. AOP.
  • Support the Category Manager with portfolio-level reporting, trend analysis, and QBR content for their broader supplier portfolio.
  • Conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform commercial decisions.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in supplier management, category management, commercial operations, or an analytical role in a B2B distribution environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to successfully handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or executing commercial strategies for a supplier or product portfolio.
• Experience coordinating cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and/or Purchasing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable commercial recommendations.
• Proficient with Excel, BI dashboards, and CRM tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication, comfortable on supplier calls, internal stand-ups, and cross-functional meetings.
• Ability to travel (~5–10%) for supplier meetings, QBRs, and select industry events.

Qualifications

• Experience in AV, low-voltage, security, or related B2B distribution categories.
• Hands-on experience with supplier QBR preparation, pricing administration, or program management.
• Exposure to joint business planning, rebate negotiation, or contract administration.
• Strong financial acumen including familiarity with margin, mix, forecasting, and working capital concepts.
• Process-oriented mindset.
• Comfort with AI-assisted reporting and analytical tools.
• Curiosity about the AV category and a desire to grow into a full Category Strategist role.
• Project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple supplier initiatives concurrently.

Skills

• Supplier Management
• Category Management
• Commercial Operations
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Financial Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Excel Proficiency
• BI Dashboards
• CRM Tools
• Communication Skills
• Travel
• AV, Low-Voltage, Security, or Related B2B Distribution Categories
• Supplier QBR Preparation
• Pricing Administration
• Joint Business Planning
• Rebate Negotiation
• Contract Administration
• Financial Acumen
• Margin, Mix, Forecasting, Working Capital Concepts
• Process-Oriented Mindset
• AI-Assisted Reporting and Analytical Tools
• Curiosity About the AV Category
• Project Management

Benefits

• Life and Health Insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Vacation & Holidays

Pay

The typical hiring salary for this role, ranges from USD $92570.0 to $157630.0 per year but varies by specific work location. For example, the hiring salary for this role in Melville, NY is $111084.0 to $189156.0 per year and New York City, NY is $115712.5 to $197037.5 . Within a range, Resideo determines base pay for an individual based on various factors, including market conditions, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Full time

Locations

• 750 W John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, 75039, US
• 275 Broadhollow Road Suite 400 , Melville, 11747, US

Business

ADI Global Distribution

Hiring Salary Range

The typical hiring salary for this role, ranges from USD $92570.0 to $157630.0 per year but varies by specific work location. For example, the hiring salary for this role in Melville, NY is $111084.0 to $189156.0 per year and New York City, NY is $115712.5 to $197037.5 . Within a range, Resideo determines base pay for an individual based on various factors, including market conditions, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Life and Health Insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Vacation & Holidays

US Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

This position is not eligible for US visa sponsorship.