Category Assistant

Posted 01 October 2024
Salary$34 - $38 per hour
LocationDocklands
Job type Temporary
DisciplineBuyingRetail & Fashion
ReferenceJO-2409-495413

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

Support and assist 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
This is an initial 3-month contract with a view to permanency for the right candidate

 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
 What's on Offer
  • 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).
If this sounds like you, Please Apply NOW or contact Harley at DFP Recruitment via hdarmanin@dfp.com.au

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

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