Category Manager - Skincare

Wesfarmers Health was formed in March 2022, with the acquisition of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API). Our supporting portfolio of brands includes Priceline, Priceline Pharmacy, Soul Pattinson Chemist, Pharmacist Advice, Clear Skincare, InstantScripts and SILK Laser Clinics.
About us
Since our humble beginnings in 1910, we've grown from a small co-operative of three pharmacies to a national organisation and one of Australia's leading health, beauty, and wellness companies.
With locations in every state, our network consists of over 470 Priceline Pharmacy franchisees and company-owned stores, 90 independent Soul Pattinson and Pharmacist Advice Chemists, and 400+ Club Premium members. We also own the Sister Club loyalty program, which has over 8 million members. And if you're looking for skincare treatments, we have over 90 Clear Skincare clinics across Australia and New Zealand.
About the role
We currently have a vacancy for a Skincare Category Manager to join our esteemed organisation on a 12-month fixed term contract. As the Skincare Category Manager, you will lead and oversee one of our largest and most influential category portfolios. This pivotal leadership position entails driving strategic thought leadership, fostering innovative design, and providing goal-oriented guidance to your team. You will play a crucial role in developing and implementing a comprehensive and dynamic category strategy.
The responsibilities for this role include:

• Achieving the predetermined revenue and sales growth targets, while maintaining complete accountability for the category's profit and loss.
• Collaborating closely with the Digital and Loyalty teams to gain invaluable customer insights.
• Analysing internal and external data sources to define the skincare category and customer profiles. Utilising customer segmentation to tailor range, pricing, promotion, and product placement strategies.
• Crafting and implementing an innovative category strategy that encompasses a curated range, cutting-edge digital and marketing plans, and an entrepreneurial test-and-learn approach. Overseeing the project management of the category strategy, ensuring seamless coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Spearheading the purchasing and supplier engagement strategy, joint business planning, and stock health management.
• Leverage insights to inform, develop, and execute comprehensive range reviews that enhance the category strategy, ensuring an unparalleled customer experience in-store.
• Delivering localised and store-specific planograms, streamlining the range, and presenting comprehensive category performance updates during meetings.

Our ideal candidate would have the following experience/attributes:

• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Category Manager, Buying/Merchandise Manager, or Account Manager.
• Desirable background in the Pharmaceutical/Beauty industry, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of government and scheme compliance requirements.
• Exceptional analytical skills to derive valuable insights from complex customer data and adeptly present them alongside creative and strategic solutions.
• Profound commercial acumen and extensive financial knowledge specifically within the category management realm.
• In-depth expertise in procurement, category management best practices, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire through influential leadership, fostering high-performing teams.
• Exemplary multitasking and organisational skills, enabling effective management of multiple priorities.

Education/Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification (Business, Finance / Procurement, Marketing or Retail)

We value our employees by offering:

• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group
• Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, and Officeworks
• Access to Discounted Health Insurance
• Discounts at Priceline & Clear Skincare

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded and established company offering excellent career prospects and employee benefits. Wesfarmers Health is also committed to supporting the Workplace Gender Equality Agency requirements. For more information about Wesfarmers Health please visit our website at www.api.net.au
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