Category Operations Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Operations Specialist to join our team at TD SYNNEX Germany GmbH & Co. OHG 3. As a Category Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the Category/Business manager in all aspects of vendor operational management to ensure best-in-class data integrity, system tools, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end product and vendor lifecycle management, ensuring system accuracy and product adoption and creation
• Support the vendor pricing strategy through collaboration with the profit team around exception and corrective management
• Manage the ship and debit process in conjunction with the central team in Barcelona
• Collaborate with the purchasing team on provision management and stock allocation
• Work with Business Intelligence to produce sales out and stock reports and determine appropriate execution plan based on the findings
• Achieve quarterly Gross Profit (GP) absolute and percentage quality target
• Hold operational relationship with vendor peers, to discuss future products, forecasting, and planning processes and product sell-out
• Input into and execution of the business plan in conjunction with the vendor business lead(s)
• Support the sales floor with pricing, ship, and debit and general product queries

Requirements:

• Highly numerate
• Time management and prioritizing skills
• Excellent communication skills in English and German required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Customer Focus
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• A knowledge of product and technology portfolio
• IT industry knowledge – Channel, Vendors, Programmes, and Competition would be an advantage
• Experience of SAP R3 and Business Warehouse would be an advantage as well as Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Commercial/product experience in a Technology business is preferable
• Degree in a business-related subject is desirable/an advantage
• Distribution or vendor experience would be an advantage

What's In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It's not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.