Associate Product Category Manager

Job description

ADI Global Distribution, now have the opportunity for a Associate Product Category Manager to join our team based in Chadderton, Oldham. This role supports the development and management of private label products across their lifecycle. Working closely with Product Managers and cross‑functional teams, the role helps deliver high‑quality, competitive own‑brand products that meet customer needs, brand standards, and commercial objectives, while building strong product and commercial capability. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Product Development Support: - Support the development of new and improved own‑brand products from concept through to launch - Assist in creating product briefs including product specification, quality tier, pricing position, packaging - Coordinate actions across teams (Technical, Supply Chain, Marketing) to keep projects on track - Maintain product documentation, critical paths, and launch timelines Range & Lifecycle Management: - Help manage products through their lifecycle - Support post‑launch reviews using sales data, customer feedback, and quality metrics - Keep product systems and specifications accurate and up to date Commercial & Performance Support: - Assist with tr...