Category Assistant (Everyday Essentials)Listing reference: click_017794Listing status: Under ReviewApply by: 4 September 2024Position summaryIndustry: Wholesale & Retail TradeJob category: MerchandisingLocation: Cape TownContract: PermanentRemuneration: Market RelatedEE position: YesIntroductionWe are looking to recruit a permanent Category Assistant. The role will be based in Cape Town and will report to the Category Manager.The purpose of this role is to maximize the efficiency of the department's buying processes by ensuring effective communication and administration, providing analytical support into product performance, promotional sell-through, range reviews, and category performance.Job Objectives:Administratively manage and support all aspects of the Merchandise critical paths, e.g., accurate new lines listing, product development process, tracking promotions and sign-off with the buyer, loading and maintaining Co-Ops, imports, Letter of Authority's, and new store openings.Liaise with stores and vendors regarding pricing queries, product availability, promotions, and action these requests or issues timeously.Co-ordinate internal marketing activities (including ClubCard) and manage the control and review of marketing and omni-channel samples, images, and pricing of promoted items, both internally (BTB, Club card, Red-line, Brand Managers) and externally (vendors).Prepare and complete the Merchandising manual for sign-off by Buyers as per the Buyers brief.Obtain supplier confirmation and submit TEM Bill backs to maintain and improve the profitability of the category.Perform weekly analysis of new product launches within the category against Key Performance Indicators to provide key insights for scorecard and key reporting functions, i.e., outstanding order reports, promotions sell-through, etc.Assist in ensuring speed to market in listing new products by timeously submitting accurate new line forms and cost and sell price information to the relevant teams.Administer and maintain the product database, e.g., listing products, vendors, product status, etc.Co-ordinate and track supplier in-store promotion/product activation process.Manage general office administration (filing, account queries, minute taking) and ad hoc duties as required by the department.EducationB Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management, or similar (Essential)Job Experience3-6 months administrative retail experience (Essential) or successful completion of a Merchandise Graduate Programme.Previous experience as a category assistant.Previous experience working with critical paths and project deadlines.Job Related KnowledgeKnowledge of buying and planning principles – 1 year (Essential)Knowledge of query resolution.Job Related SkillsProblem solving and analytical thinking.Competency in all computer packages, i.e., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.Time Management.Planning and Organising.Decision making.Verbal and written communication.Job Related CompetenciesPersuading and Influencing.Analysing.Learning and Researching.Coping with Pressures and Setbacks.Adhering to Principles and Values.Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations.Following Instructions and Procedures.
#J-18808-Ljbffr