Category Assistant
We are seeking a new member to join the Merchandise Team in a full time role as a Category Assistant in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Summary about this job
Product Management & Development
Company: Private Advertiser
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-7-8644-5228
Fax: +61-3-9336-1811
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Detail information about job Category Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy
About us
Automotive Brands Group (ABG) is a leading wholesaler and retailer of automotive parts and accessories. Our stable of household brands is unrivalled in the industry, including: Autobarn, Autopro, Opposite Lock, Midas and ABS, as well as Sprint Auto Parts. Between our corporate owned and franchised stores we operate over 270 retail sites and 140 vehicle servicing outlets.
We are a part of Bapcor, an ASX 200 company, which provides us the scale to compete and win in our market segments, as such we require the best people to ensure we lead rather than follow.
We encourage our people to challenge assumptions, question industry logic and pursue innovation. Our standards are high, and we hold each other accountable to ensure they are maintained.
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About the role
Based in Nunawading and reporting to the National Product Manager, the role is critical in ensuring the objective of the Merchandise Department are supported as well as the initiatives that drive the business for all category strategies. The role will also assist with any day to day functions of the Merchandise Team as directed by the Product Category Manager, National Product Manager and / or General Manager Merchandise.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide assistance and information to PCMs to help with the execution of the category business plans to include tasks such as :
- Obtaining competitor intelligence on ranging and pricing
- Providing PCMs with data and reports to help with their decision making
- Communication with key internal stakeholders – marketing, sales, retail operations
- Communication with store and supplier network
- Attend relevant supplier meetings
- Ranging and stockfile information
- Stockfile information and Warehouse inventory data
- Maintenance of Supplier Agreements
- Assist PCM with catalogue promotional process to include tasks such as:
- Develop catalogue mud map and coordinate proof reading process
- Develop and coordinate catalogue order notes process
- Supplier communication for product pricing and availability confirmation
- Source all required product information and images
- Prepare allocation spreadsheet for review with GM Merchandise
- Communicate with Stockfile Manager catalogue completion in preparation for catalogue load to be completed and communciated
- Liase with Category Analyst to provide relevant reports to support promotional campaign
- Responsible for the coordination of milestones in the catalogue promotion process in accordance with the critical path
Key skills required:
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Previous experience working within a Merchandise team preferred
- Sound computer skills with Microsoft Office for Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
If you are looking for a challenge and want to join a growing, well respected business with great development opportunities then apply now.
You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.
If you are looking to join a growing, well respected business then apply now.
ABG is an equal opportunity employer.
Only applicants that have been shortlisted will be contacted.