Associate Category Manager – Dutch/Flemish Speaker

ESA - Electronic Security Association

Associate Category Manager supporting security, fire, and audiovisual product categories for Resideo’s ADI Global Distribution in Bruges. Driving product mix, pricing, supplier relationships, inventory, and category performance in a hybrid role.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeBruges • 🇧🇪 BelgiumJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product/category management and vendor relationship management, with strong analytical skills to drive category strategy and profitability. Proficient in executing marketing communications and inventory management strategies while maintaining effective supplier partnerships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product/Category ManagementVendor ManagementAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyFluent in Dutch and French

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Hard Skills

Product Roadmap DevelopmentPricing ModelsInventory ManagementMarket ResearchSales ReportingPromotional EffectivenessCost PricingStock BalancingInventory Liquidation StrategiesSupplier Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Self-StarterOrganizedCustomer FocusedTeam PlayerEntrepreneurial Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Category StrategyProduct LifecycleMarket PricingCompetitive AnalysisGrowth and Profitability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Category Manager in driving category strategy, product roadmap, strategic supplier relationships, growth, and profitability
Support development and execution of product mix and pricing models
Help manage supplier relationships
Implement marketing communications that drive category performance
Initiate ERP changes for stocking profile, product lifecycle, and cost pricing
Ensure necessary inventory actions to remove obsolete stock
Research competitive product offerings, market pricing, and industry technology trends
Initiate stock balancing requests for inactive, obsolete, and surplus products
Execute inventory liquidation strategies for related categories
Generate sales, promotional effectiveness, inventory effectiveness, and gross margin reporting
Liaise with sales to understand market trends and customer needs
Perform administrative duties and ad hoc requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

Some experience in product/category management, product marketing, buying, or vendor management
Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint
Fluent in Dutch and French
Proficiency in English
Willingness to travel
Eagerness to learn and grow within an organization
Self-starter, organized, flexible, and customer focused
Strong business sense
Ability to understand decisions’ impact on other areas of the business
Ability to learn quickly and communicate about new technologies in a fast-paced environment
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to proactively recognize issues and opportunities
Ability to manage high-revenue external vendor relationships end-to-end
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to think outside the box
Team player
Ability to build relationships at all levels, internally and externally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home
Supportive team with opportunities to progress
Work within a strong, international organisation
Access to role-specific training opportunities
An excellent pension plan
A friendly, informal, and engaging working environment
Participation in the bike-to-work scheme
Attractive employee discounts and benefits
Access to a market-leading learning & development platform