Category Manager
Category Manager
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06-04-2025
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1 Vacancy
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06-04-2025
Job Description
We are seeking aCategory 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.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Stock Pipeline Ownership:
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By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer:
I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer personal information shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
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 followup 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 yeartodate (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 uptodate 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.
- 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.
- Detailoriented 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 of category strategies to drive growth and profitability.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer:
I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer personal information shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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