Category Manager

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Category Manager to provide comprehensive support in managing various aspects of product categories. This role will involve assisting in analysing market trends, coordinating with suppliers, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining catalogue accuracy and developing relationships with key customers.

We are looking for someone who can essentially run the division, which encompasses everything from product development to market analysis to customer sales meetings and more.

POSITION INFO:
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 (KAMs) of new arrivals and facilitate product distribution.

• Prepare for customer meetings with presentation decks which are numbers and product focussed.
• Ensure monthly meetings are scheduled and attended by the key customers, the KAMs and themselves.

• 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.
• Possibility of international travel for sourcing.

• Assist in generating monthly reports on sales, gross profit (GP), stock position, customer performance, and year-to-date (YTD) position.
• Learn how to interpret reports and find solutions to drive growth.

• Ensure accuracy across various systems, including wholesale prices, recommended retail prices (RRPs), images, forecasts, and specifications.

• Support the listing of new items, including barcode assignment and adherence to naming standards.

• 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 organized image library.

• Bachelor’s 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 prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with inventory management software and retail analytics platforms is an advantage.
• This Category Management Assistant role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in category management and contribute to the success of our product categories. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the development and execution of category strategies to drive growth and profitability.