AddressLocation :Buying
Posted on :03 April 2024
Salary : Competitive Salary + Amazing Team Member Discount!
As the Category Manager, you will be responsible for analysing category performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and working closely with the buyer to support range management.
To be a successful candidate, you will have a strong track record of success in category management, with expertise in data analysis, competitor analysis, and range management.
The role will include, but not confined to, the following:
- Conduct regular category analysis to identify opportunities for growth and improvement in sales and gross margin.
- Drive Category performance through effective promotional management and inventory optimisation.
- Provide range management support to the buyer, including product selection, pricing, and promotional activity.
- Management of discontinued stock to minimize loss and maximize sales opportunities.
- Work closely with the Planning division to achieve category KPI’s around stock levels and new line order placement.
- Develop and manage planograms to ensure effective merchandising and product placement.
- Conduct competitor analysis to stay informed of market trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Support S&OP planning and inventory management to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote the category, including trade and promotional activity, email marketing campaigns, and in-store communications.
- Support new product launches through effective visual merchandising and store communication.
- Ensure Category data is accurate and up-to-date, including web attributes and other master data.
To be successful in the role, it is preferred that you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in Category management, Marketing, Merchandise Planning or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decision making.
- Experience with range management and inventory optimisation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of Marketing and promotional strategies, including email marketing, in-store communications, and visual merchandising.
- Familiarity with S&OP planning and inventory management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Data analysis tools.
- Experience with Master data management and ensuring data accuracy.
About us:
We are a motivated team with over 50 years’ success in the retail industry and continued expansion planned nationally. With a great workplace culture, we value the unique ideas, capabilities and experiences our people bring to their jobs. We believe this strengthens our ability to deliver on our goals – innovation, growth, and our focus on customers.
At the Amart Furniture Store Support Centre, we promote the flexibility of working from home and the office and a genuine work-life balance. We are an agile workplace with our office based in Rochedale.
We offer:
Training and development – We believe that in life you never stop learning. The same applies when you work here – from your first day and throughout your career
Reward and Recognition – We acknowledge and reward the hard work of our people
Career development – We actively encourage our team to further develop themselves in their current role and to learn the skills required to become a leader in our business
Real Career Opportunities – We offer genuine career opportunities in roles across Australia
Employee Discounts – We don’t just transform the homes of our customers; our team enjoy industry leading discounts across our entire range too
Community Involvement – We believe in giving back to the community through our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). From fun runs, to “Make A Meals” for families at a House, through to furniture donations, workplace giving, and customer donations, RMHC is a big part of our DNA.
INTERESTED ?
Where could a career with Amart Furniture take you? We invite you to submit your application now and find out.
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