Category Assistant - Personal Care (Luxury & Bath) Fixed Term Contract(6 months)

Introduction

• We are looking to recruit a Category Assistant on a fixed term contract for 6 months. The role will be based in Cape Town and will report to the NPD Buyer.

Job description

• To maximise the efficiency of the departments' buying processes by ensuring effective communication and administration. Providing analytical support into product performance, promotional sell through, range reviews and category performance

Job Objectives

• Administratively manage and support all aspects of the Merchandise critical paths, e.g., accurate new lines listing, product development process, tracking promotions and sign-off with the buyer, loading and maintaining Co-Ops, imports, Letter of Authority's and new store openings.
• To liaise with stores and vendors with regards to pricing queries, product availability, promotions and action these requests or issues timeously.
• To co-ordinate internal marketing activities including ClubCard and to manage the control and review of marketing and omni-channel samples, images and pricing of promoted items, both internally BTB, Club card, Red-line, Brand Managers and externally vendors.
• To prepare and complete the Merchandising manual for sign off by Buyers as per the Buyers brief.
• To obtain the supplier confirmation and submit TEM Bill backs to maintain and improve the profitability of the category.
• Weekly analysis of new product launches within category against Key Performance Indicators to provide key insights for scorecard and key reporting functions i.e. outstanding order reports, promotions sell through etc.
• To assist in ensuring speed to market in listing new products by timeously submitting accurate new line forms and cost and sell price information to the relevant teams.
• To administer and maintain the product database, e.g. listing products, vendors, product status etc.
• To co-ordinate and track supplier in-store promotion/product activation process.
• To manage general office administration filing, account queries, minute taking and ad hoc duties as required by the department.

Minimum requirements

Education

• B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management or similar Essential

Job Experience

• 3-6 months administrative retail experience Essential/ or successful completion of a Merchandise Graduate Programme.
• Previous experience as a category assistant
• Previous experience working with critical paths and project deadlines

Job Related Knowledge

• 3- 6 months' administrative process' Essential
• Knowledge of buying and planning principles – 1 year Essential
• Knowledge of query resolution

Job Related Skills

• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Time Management
• Planning and Organising
• Decision making
• Verbal and written communication

Job Related Competencies

• Persuading and Influencing
• Analysing
• Learning and Researching
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Adhering to Principlse and Values
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures