Category Assistant - Homebush, Australia - Estelle Recruitment

Estelle Recruitment

Verified Company

Homebush, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Seeking Excel guru & high level admin skills

Experience in Pharma/Healthcare highly desirable
Sydney Olympic Park location
Flexible work

Our National client is the largest marketer, wholesaler and distributor of healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical products, consumer products and animal care brands.

They are currently recruiting for 2 x Category Assistants, to support key aspects of the Merchandise function and execution of category strategy.

Reporting to the Category Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with planning, pricing, margin management and promotion across a wide portfolio.

You will be required to communicate regularly to our Supplier Partners and Franchise network.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of Category Review Packs
Assist with ranging decisions, set retail pricing and have the ability to analyse data and make preliminary recommendations to the Category Managers
Maintenance of Managed Range products including pricing, margin, planograms, images and data integrity
Promotional due diligence including print and digital activity
Prepare all supplier planning strategy presentations and documentation
Sales analysis and Category performance reporting
Critical path time management to ensure deadlines are met
Internal and external stakeholder communications
Build strong business relationships with our Supplier Partners and the Support Office team

Skills and Experience:

Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office
Excel, PowerBI, Word, Teams, Powerpoint
(Excel essential):
Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and planning skills
High quality business acumen and strong communication skills
Selfmotivator with an ability to prioritise and manage time effectively in a fastpaced environment
An understanding of healthcare or FMCG desired
To be successful in this role, a strong sense of teamwork, integrity, initiative, and high work standards are required