Product Admin Assistant - Buying Team

About Barbeques GaloreFounded in 1977, Barbeques Galore is Australia's leading retailer of BBQ's and smokers, accessories, consumables and fuel, outdoor furniture and heating products with a national network of 90 stores. Join us during an exciting time as we continue the rollout of our award-winning new store design, further accelerate the introduction of new products and renewal of our range, and continue investing in our systems and processes as we build a market-leading, highly engaging omnichannel retail experience. Barbeques Galore is all about bringing together the best brands, best range, best value and creating the best experience as we help our customers to BBQ better!Job DescriptionProducts:

• Create product codes, kit codes in Nav as well as barcode.
• Maintain product details in NAV i.e., descriptions, flaggings, pricing, lifestyle status, units of measure
• Maintain supplier details in NAV
• maintain product information for the Barbeques Galore website and liaise with the omnichannel team.
• Manage Stocking points 10, and 25
• Manage promotional prices in NAV and price changes
• Create and distribute Scan Books and Range Books to stores

Relationships

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, marketing, sales, and supply chain, to ensure effective execution of category strategies.
• Liaise with suppliers to with regards to product information
• Liaise with stores to help with enquiries or requests
• Liaise with the stores and supply team regarding stock.
• Work with marketing to create and maintain tickets for stores.
• Work with marketing on a weekly basis to ensure category objectives aligned across departments.
• Assist with the Conference events ie organising suppliers / products / conference books

Communication:

• Clearly articulate category strategies and initiatives
• Identify strong written and verbal communication skills to influence and negotiate with vendors, suppliers and other business partners

Quality:

• Maintain excellent project and time management capabilities to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

Desired Skills and ExperienceQualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and or equivalent employment experience
• A relevant business/bachelor degree in category management, retail management or consumer goods industry.

Experience:

• Previous category manager experience
• Retail or E-commerce experience
• Data Analysis and reporting

Knowledge:

• Intermediate to Advance knowledge of Excel
• Product knowledge is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of category management principles, strategies and best practices.
• Retail operations - preferred but not required.
• Pricing and promotional experience preferred but not required.

Skills (Competencies & Behaviours)Communication

• Communicates ideas and information clearly and concisely
• Actively listens to others
• Maintain regular communication with store managers/franchises/ and product category managers.

Relationship Building

• Builds effective working relationships within the organisation to enhance collaboration and ensure company goals are met.
• Builds trust by delivering on commitments
• Builds and maintains mutually beneficial, collaborative relationships with store managers, franchisees and category managers.

Analytical Skills

• Analyse market data, sales performance and consumer insights
• Able to interpret data, identify trends to make informed decisions for category management, proficiency in using data analysis tools and software is beneficial.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in using computer software and tools, such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis software, and category management software, is important for data analysis, reporting, and creating presentations.

Desirable Attributes:

• Positive “can do” attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team or autonomously
• Ability to problem solve
• Reliability and punctuality