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Category Merchandiser

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical individual to join our team as a Category Assistant. This role will be based in Cape Town and will report directly to the Category Manager.

The primary objective of this position is to optimize the efficiency of our department's buying processes by ensuring effective communication and administration, providing actionable insights into product performance, promotional sell-through, range reviews, and category performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and support all aspects of the Merchandise critical paths, including new lines listing, product development process, tracking promotions, and sign-off with the buyer.
  • Liaise with stores and vendors regarding pricing queries, product availability, promotions, and resolve these requests or issues promptly.
  • Coordinate internal marketing activities and manage the control and review of marketing and omni-channel samples, images, and pricing of promoted items.
  • 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.
  • Analyze weekly new product launches within the category against Key Performance Indicators to provide key insights for scorecard and key reporting functions.
  • Assist in ensuring speed to market in listing new products by timely submitting accurate new line forms and cost and sell price information to the relevant teams.
  • Administer and maintain the product database, including listing products, vendors, product status, etc.
  • Coordinate and track supplier in-store promotion/product activation process.
  • Manage general office administration and ad hoc duties as required by the department.
RequirementsEducation
  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management, or a related field.
Experience
  • At least 3-6 months of administrative retail experience or successful completion of a Merchandise Graduate Programme.
  • Previous experience as a category assistant.
  • Experience working with critical paths and project deadlines.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Understanding of buying and planning principles.
  • Query resolution skills.
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Competency in computer packages, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Decision-making and verbal/written communication skills.