Category Manager

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Talent Matters Full time

Product Sourcing and Range Development Manager

Talent Matters is seeking a highly skilled Product Sourcing and Range Development Manager to join our team. As a key member of our buying team, you will be responsible for driving and growing specific product categories and achieving forecasted revenue to deliver sales growth.

This is a 12-month maternity leave contract role (with potential to become a permanent role) that offers a competitive salary and flexibility to work from home. You will work alongside another Buyer and be instrumental in establishing seasonal range plans and a product selection/sourcing strategy for the various categories, for private label and known brands, working closely with our suppliers to deliver the best products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage range selection for the various categories based on trend analysis and customer demand, ensuring competitive pricing strategies to drive category growth.
  • Use data and insights to determine the sourcing, buying and import strategy.
  • Negotiate product prices, volumes and terms with overseas suppliers.
  • Manage and analyse reporting and financial plans to achieve margin, sales revenue and profit.
  • Prepare range reviews and post seasonal analysis, presenting the management team on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Determine profitable promotional plans for the business.
  • Manage stock, aged inventory and performance targets.
  • Monitor trends, globally and locally, along with competitor activity.

Requirements:

  • 3 years category management/buying experience.
  • Ideally have worked within homewares, furniture or appliances.
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar, desirable.
  • Intermediate Excel skills.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset that seeks out opportunities.
  • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
  • Trend savvy – you know what customers want.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a customer-obsessed company where there are potential long-term career opportunities and flexibility to work from home. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual who is passionate about product sourcing and range development, we encourage you to apply now.

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