Assistant Category Manager
Coles Group
- Hawthorn East, VIC East Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Have end to end accountability, managing forecasting and range reviews.
- Manage the collection, in-put, and maintenance of all category data, including promotional systems, data systems and new lines.
- Deliver against the overall category strategy.
- Execute the category's pricing, promotion, range selection and layout development.
- Develop strong supplier relationships to effectively partner and execute goals.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience applying this to interpret industry dynamics and competitive retail landscape
- Skills within procurement/sourcing of products
- Project Management skills and experience
- Knowledge of the merchandising function and processes
- Demonstrated analytical skills through proactively sourcing customer insights and data to formulate category recommendations.
- Ability to build and articulate category strategy.
- Cross functional experience with teams to manage and execute projects.
- Developed communication skills and strong negotiation and influencing skills, with both internal and external stakeholders.
#LI-SK1Take your next step into something bigger, apply nowWith us it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ' ' section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.auJob ID: 118247Employment Type: Full time