Associate Category Strategist

ESA - Electronic Security Association

Associate Category Strategist supporting Category Managers in AV category with day-to-day commercial activities. Managing supplier portfolios and executing commercial plans with revenue and margin targets.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $92,570 - $157,630 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier management and category management, with strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable commercial strategies. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and executing pricing strategies while maintaining supplier relationships.

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Supplier ManagementCategory ManagementCommercial OperationsAnalytical SkillsCross-Functional Coordination

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPricing StrategyPerformance ReportingForecastingProject Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

ExcelBI DashboardsCRM Tools

Industry Keywords

B2B DistributionSupplier OnboardingInventory ManagementQuarterly Business Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

iOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Coordinate with Operations and Purchasing on 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.
Prepare briefing materials, market summaries, and supplier performance snapshots for Category Manager review.
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.
Produce monthly performance reports for the owned supplier portfolio including revenue, margin, mix, and growth vs. AOP.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Resideo provides comprehensive benefits, including life and health insurance, life assistance program, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, 401k Plan, vacation & holidays.