Director, Category Management

SYNNEX Corporation; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country-specific benefits

Leadership development programs

Life Empowerment program

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Global onboarding program

Community volunteering opportunities

Job summary

TD SYNNEX seeks an experienced Director of Advanced Solutions to lead and grow a portfolio of advanced solutions products. You will guide a team of Business Managers and Product Managers, ensure efficient use of resources and working capital, and set strategic goals aligned with the company’s direction.

The ideal candidate balances business acumen with leadership to sustain long-term profitability. You will manage vendor relationships, monitor market trends, and act as the primary company

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading product or business-management teams.
• Strong strategic planning and financial evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop goals and strategies for Advanced Solutions to drive profitable growth and optimize working capital.
• Lead a team of Business Managers and Product Managers to execute business plans and vendor goals.
• Maintain vendor relationships and monitor market information to adapt plans quickly.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Finance awareness

Communication

Team management

Job description

The role of a Director of Advanced Solutions is to manage and lead a team of product managers who manages a portfolio of advanced solutions products distributed by the company. They perform a range of tasks to ensure profitable growth of their respective products and efficient stock management. These include implementing business strategies, optimizing working capital and profitability, evaluating new product or business opportunities, managing vendor relationships and supervising employees.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Director of Advanced Solutions to lead and grow the Advanced Solutions products portfolio by meeting the expectations of both the vendors and company. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency use of resources and working capital as well as setting strategic goals for the future aligned to the company overall direction. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in all matters business. They will be a competent leader able to provide guidance that enhances performance in a manner which incorporates the company’s vision and culture. The goal will be to ensure the profitability of our company’s activities to drive sustainable development and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Develop goals, priorities, area of focus and strategies for Advanced Solutions towards profitable growth and working capital optimization.
• Lead, guide and motivate a team of Business Managers and Product Managers to design and implement business plans and strategies to promote the attainment of company and vendors goals.
• Maintain close relationships with all vendors and key partners clear understanding of their expectations.
• Constantly updated with market information from various sources and able to act quickly to market changes.
• Ensure that the company has the adequate and suitable skilled resources to effectively deliver results.
• Keenly monitor performance benchmark in market share, profitability, inventory level and team’s KPIs.
• Close collaboration and alignment of plans with internal sales team and regional business unit.
• Optimize each product in the portfolio to identify opportunities to grow or to discontinue.
• Act as the primary representative of the company in events, conferences etc for Advanced Solutions products.
• Ensure adherence to all legal rules and guidelines of the company.

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as product management lead or relevant role in IT industry.
• Must have at least 7 years of managing a team of no less than 10 persons.
• Highly analytical with a keen attention to detail.
• Has good understanding of data analysis techniques and financials.
• Thorough understanding of diverse business processes and strategy development.
• Able to effectively balance multiple priorities and keep pace with the fast-moving market.
• Excellent organizational, leadership and coaching skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Team player who collaborates well with others.

Business Management Qualifications/Skills

• Performance management
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Communication skills
• Financials
• People management
• Fostering teamwork

At Tec D, a TD SYNNEX Company, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To support our diversity and inclusion efforts, we may ask for voluntary gender disclosure information. This data will be used solely to improve our hiring practices and ensure fair treatment for all candidates.

At TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX), we’re proud to share an unwavering passion for bringing compelling technology products, services and solutions to the world. We’re an innovative partner that helps our customers maximize the value of IT investments, demonstrate business outcomes and unlock growth opportunities. With diverse backgrounds, expertise and experiences, our co‑workers make us who we are. When we seek to understand one another and recognize the power of the individual, we demonstrate respect and dignity; we learn, evolve and unlock potential to achieve outstanding results for our customers and win together. This broad perspective is integral to our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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