Category Manager

ASBIS; Poland; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

International career opportunities

Competitive salary

Team events

Job summary

ASBIS is seeking an experienced Product/Category Manager to lead end-to-end product management, from market research and defining USP to pricing and overseeing development from concept to launch.

You will ensure product-market fit, manage inventory and supply chain performance, and guarantee accurate technical documentation, packaging, and marketing content across markets. English fluency required; Russian is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in Product/Category Management.
• Fluent in English; Russian language is a plus.
• Strong market research and competitor analysis skills.
• Experience with pricing strategy and product positioning (USP).
• Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain (PSI/CPFR, WOS).
• Experience in product development and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop product categories and create product matrices.
• Define product requirements and USP.
• Develop pricing strategy.
• Inventory management and product turnover control.
• Validate USP in marketing communications.
• Define parameters for the visual component of the product.
• Monitor testing and production processes.
• Supervise product creation, ensuring adherence to technical specifications.
• Introduce products to markets.

Skills

Market research

Competitor analysis

Pricing strategy

Product positioning

Inventory management

Supply chain knowledge

Technical specifications

Content creation (packaging/marketing)

Education

3-5+ years in Product/Category Management

Tools

PSI/CPFR

Job description

With over 2600 employees in 28 subsidiaries across the EMEA region, ASBIS is a pre-eminent global value add distributor, OEM, and solutions provider. We are distinguished by our in-depth industry insight and 32+ years of experience as a reliable global partner for clients and suppliers.

We are proud of being one of the certified companies by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, as we believe that our true asset is people. ASBIS invests a lot to create a workplace where every employee has consistently positive experience, professional growth, and appropriate support to unlock their potential and build a future with the company.

Whatever your area of expertise and specialization, you will find a range of career opportunities!

About the role:

This role focuses on end-to-end product management, including market research, defining product strategy and USP, pricing, and overseeing product development from concept to launch. It also ensures product-market fit, manages inventory and supply chain performance, and guarantees accuracy in technical documentation, packaging, and marketing content.

Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly investigate and analyze markets, products, and competitors (full research cycle).
• Develop product categories and create product matrices.
• Define product requirements and unique selling proposition (USP).
• Develop pricing strategy.
• Inventory management and product turnover control.
• Validate USP in marketing communications.
• Define parameters for the visual component of the product.
• Monitor testing and production processes.
• Supervise product creation, ensuring adherence to technical specifications.
• Introduce products to markets.

Accountable:

• Define product requirements and outline the Unique Selling Proposition (USP) for accurate representation through rich content online and offline.
• Adapt the product to meet the requirements of a specific market, including specification and certification processes.
• Supply Chain Management (PSI/CPFR).
• Target Weeks of Supply (WOS) by category.
• Final validation of content on packaging and across all guides (technical documentation).

Requirements:

• 3–5+ of previous years of experience in Product/Category Management
• Fluent in English, Russian language is a plus
• Strong market research & competitor analysis skills
• Experience with pricing strategy & product positioning (USP)
• Knowledge of inventory management & supply chain (PSI/CPFR, WOS)
• Experience in product development & technical specifications

We offer:

• Opportunity to work for a financially strong, fast-growing multinational company
• Constant interaction with global teams of professionals
• International career opportunities
• Access to continuous professional development: training, certification programs, events, and team buildings
• Competitive salary package and motivation scheme
• Life events’ gifts, corporate presents and awards, years of service bonuses