Category Management Support Specialist

6 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

About the Company

Clicks Group Limited is a leading healthcare retailer in South Africa, offering a wide range of products and services. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and quality products to our customers.

The Category Assistant will play a vital role in supporting our merchandising operations and contributing to the company's success. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate a strong passion for the retail industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the administration of merchandise critical paths, including new lines listing, product development process, tracking promotions, and sign-off with buyers.
  • Liaise with stores and vendors regarding pricing queries, product availability, promotions, and actions these requests or issues promptly.
  • Coordinate internal marketing activities, including ClubCard promotions, 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 product performance data to provide key insights for scorecard and key reporting functions.
  • Assist in ensuring speed to market in listing new products by timeously submitting accurate new line forms and cost and sell price information to 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, including filing, account queries, minute taking, and ad-hoc duties.


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