Job description
About Our Client
Our client envisions becoming the premier health, beauty, and wellbeing retailer in Australia, and they're making significant strides toward achieving that goal. What sets our client apart from the competition? Across their extensive network of 400+ stores nationwide, they prioritize staying ahead of the curve. Whether it's pioneering beauty trends, offering specialized guidance, or delivering unbeatable prices, they're committed to leading the pack.
They pride themselves on being trendsetters in beauty, constantly introducing new brands and staying abreast of the latest developments.
About the Role
You will be responsible for supporting and assisting the Category Manager in all aspects of product planning, indent buy compilation, key account management, sample management, and range preparation. The Category Assistant is responsible for overseeing and managing the retail Health & Beauty lines, collaborating in tandem with a Category Manager to achieve effective results.
Based at our modern Head Office in the heart of the CBD, located within walking distance to Southern Cross station, This is a full-time hybrid role working from home and in the office weekly.
Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes
Shortlisting will commence immediately.
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DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
Our client envisions becoming the premier health, beauty, and wellbeing retailer in Australia, and they're making significant strides toward achieving that goal. What sets our client apart from the competition? Across their extensive network of 400+ stores nationwide, they prioritize staying ahead of the curve. Whether it's pioneering beauty trends, offering specialized guidance, or delivering unbeatable prices, they're committed to leading the pack.
They pride themselves on being trendsetters in beauty, constantly introducing new brands and staying abreast of the latest developments.
About the Role
You will be responsible for supporting and assisting the Category Manager in all aspects of product planning, indent buy compilation, key account management, sample management, and range preparation. The Category Assistant is responsible for overseeing and managing the retail Health & Beauty lines, collaborating in tandem with a Category Manager to achieve effective results.
Based at our modern Head Office in the heart of the CBD, located within walking distance to Southern Cross station, This is a full-time hybrid role working from home and in the office weekly.
- Taking ownership of the quality of their work, the team environment, and delivery outcomes
- Analysing data to draw insights on product performance and identify actions to address sourcing and promotional activities
- Review pricing and margins master data with the lens of remaining competitive in the marketplace
- Manage the range review and promotional planning processes for your category in conjunction with your supply partners
- Oversees (with the Financial Manager) the budgets and financial performance of the category, ensuring the category P&L is met
Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes
- Demonstrated category/buyers assistant experience within a retail health and beauty environment (preferred)
- Advanced computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in entering data
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks
- Thorough understanding of inventory management processes, including demand planning, forecasting, and supplier management
- Analytical skills to interpret data, communicate basic insights, and support performance, along with the ability to simplify insights for broader team support
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
- ‘We Love Your Work' recognition program. Team members can recognise their peers, team, or other business units, with winners taking part in our annual awards.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation.
- Food, coffee, and health & well-being facilities onsite including a landlord-operated gym
- Dedicated end-of-trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers).
Shortlisting will commence immediately.
#SCR-harley-darmanin
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
