Category Assistant

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Veritas Recruitment Full time

Collaborative team environment
- Business in growth
- Learn from the best from our new offices in Bankstown

100% Australian-owned and established 50 years ago, this business is expanding - new offices, a new website and expanding the team but still retaining its fantastic culture and ambitions for great honest products and service

The role is a Category Assistant supporting the Category Manager in, you will support the team across a variety of product categories. The role is dynamic and will expose you to a wide range of categories and administration tasks across the entire width of the department.

Reporting to the Category Manager

**Your key duties and responsibilities**
- Support the Category Manager with the End-to-End management of processes for all Core and Promotional range builds, to help facilitate and meet agreed on timelines and launch dates.
- Liaise with respective suppliers on all Core requirements, product details, samples, pricing issues
- Manage and follow up with suppliers to ensure they are meeting production timeline targets in line with our expected shipping ETD's
- Engage with relevant business stakeholders to co-ordinate the flow of product and information
- Administration support such as compiling factory quotations and competitor price checks.
- Assist Category manager with range review implementation and preparation
- Assist in problem-solving and product delivery/process issues

**Skillset and Experience**
- Industry experience is retail and wholesale is essential
- Overseas supplier liaison experience (2-5 Years)
- Strong administration skills and excellent attention to detail
- Strong customer focus with a professional approach
- Good planning and time management skills
- Microsoft Office skills in Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint
- Confident using software programs
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

**Benefits**
- Fantastic and dynamic environment - fast paced but organised
- Be part of an amazing culture where you are supported to be the best you can be
- State of the art new offices and investment in technology

**Our Behaviours**

**Ambitious**: We are experiencing tremendous growth; we are looking for someone who wants to grow with us.
**Conscientious**: Attention to detail is essential in this role.
**Considerate**: Creating a positive team environment is the backbone of our business; we are looking for a team player.
**Creative**: Be creative, have the confidence to talk about new ideas.
**Dynamic**: Be driven, dynamic and able to communicate with multiple levels of stakeholders.
**Enthusiastic**: We are looking for someone passionate and eager to join the team who have the drive to succeed.

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