Category Management Assistant

1 month ago


Durban, South Africa Adzuna ZA B C2 Full time
This Category Management Assistant role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in category management and contribute to the success of product categories. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the development and execution of category strategies to drive growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:
Stock Pipeline Ownership:
  • Assist in managing replenishment orders, including monitoring months of cover, forecasting, and ensuring accuracy.
  • Support the introduction of new items, providing order instructions, and maintaining standardized templates.
  • Assist in placing orders on the system and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
  • Notify Key Account Managers of new arrivals and facilitate product distribution.
Key Account Manager Function Assistance:
  • Assist in processing purchase orders for various accounts and managing logistics.
  • Coordinate with retailers to ensure seamless order processing and logistics management
China Interaction:
  • Participate in weekly update meetings with China.
  • Assist in tracking deliveries, providing updates on shipping schedules, and notifying the team of any delays.
  • Help in managing QC inspection reports and updating China warehouse stock information.
  • Coordinate sample follow-up and handle courier/airfreight arrangements.
Reporting Support:
  • Assist in generating monthly reports on sales, gross profit (GP), stock position, customer performance, and year-to-date (YTD) position.
System Accuracy:
  • Ensure accuracy across various systems, including wholesale prices, recommended retail prices (RRPs), images, forecasts, and specifications.
New Item Procedures:
  • Support the listing of new items, including barcode assignment and adherence to naming standards.
Catalogue Ownership:
  • Support in maintaining up-to-date presentations and ensuring accuracy.
  • Assist in updating the EOL/clearance catalogue and ensuring monthly publication.
  • Help in maintaining item accuracy, including images, prices, specifications, and data.
  • Assist in managing image ownership, ensuring easy access to an organised image library.
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Bachelors degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.
  • Previous experience in category management, retail merchandising, or related roles is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with inventory management software and retail analytics platforms is an advantage.
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