Category Assistant

2 months ago


Port Melbourne, Australia Total Tools Full time

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia
- Local Australian Owned Retail Brand
- Flexible work - hybrid model working in the office 3days office and 2 days WFH
- Great team member benefits
- 5th week annual leave, paid parental leave, product discounts and more

**Let's talk about you.**

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available in our Merchandise team for a dynamic Category Assistant based in Port Melbourne. Reporting to the Category Manager, you will provide support in all aspects of planning, analysis, management of data integrity and any other duties that are allocated by the Category Manager.

**Sounds great Tell me about the role.**
- Assist with development and execution of category plans
- Contribute to effective supplier relations to achieve best possible supplier terms for the Total Tools group.
- Coordinate merchandise activities for all sales and promotional campaigns.
- Assist stores to improve their business performance through appropriate communication and support including problem solving and development of category plans.
- Coordinate the product and pricing maintenance for all sales and promotional campaigns
- Coordinate all proposals for new product submissions on to the central product file based on Category Manager sign off.
- Manage data integrity within the central product file of all databases to a high level of accuracy.
- Work with the Category Managers in regular category range reviews to prepare and execute the category plan with both local suppliers and our private brands team to maximise profitability as well as achieve private brand penetration.
- Regularly review competitor trends, activity and pricing with the Category Manager.

**You're Likely a Match If you have**
- Proven experience as an CategoryAssistant, Buyer Assistant or similar role
- Ability to multitask and prioritise within a dynamic, fast paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to build relationships and manage stakeholders

**About us**

For 30 years, Total Tools has operated as the ultimate tool shop, delivering the right tools and advice for our customers. Our shelves are packed with the best professional tools to help tradies build Australia, but it is our team who are packed with passion for the tradies that makes us number one.

We have over 121 stores and 2000 team members across Australia, and our stores are locally owned and operated. At Total Tools we are all about getting it done, together. We show up for our mates and stay for our careers. You can grab the job and run with it, knowing that you can make a big impact and that we will back you to get it done.

In 2020, we were proud to join the Metcash group, alongside brands such as IGA, Mitre 10 and Home Timber and Hardware (just to name a few). Join us and be part of something bigger.

We live by our values
- One Team, Own it & Get it Done, Customer First & Be the Difference

**Life at Total Tools**
- Hybrid work from home and office model
- Career progression and training
- Paid parental leave program for primary and secondary carers
- 5thweek of annual leave and charity leave
- Retail discounts, discounted health insurance, gym and wellbeing membership discounts, and many more benefits

We're all about celebrating success, and we're proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Equity, an accredited Flex Ready workplace, and a Gold Standard Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace.

The industry is changing, and we need adaptable people who thrive under pressure to build meaningful relationships with our diverse family of independents. So, get stuck into a promising career in a fast-growing industry. Together, we can supply Australia with a strong future, powered by local communities.

Only applicants with valid working rights in Australia will be considered for this position.

**Type**: Merchandising

**Category**: National Support Office

**Reference ID**: AP000008

**Date Posted**: 04/11/2024



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