Merchandise Category Manager

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Haymes Paint Full time

From our humble beginnings in 1935, Haymes Paint_ _has grown to become Australia’s largest Australian made and owned manufacturer of premium brand paints, finishes, and protective coatings. Now in our third generation of family ownership, we haven't slowed down on bringing new and better products to the market, always looking for new advances or opportunities for innovation. Our values of Truth, Passion, Motivation, Respect plus Listening and Learning are reflected in everything we do.

As a **Merchandise Category Manager**, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies to drive sales, optimize product assortment, and enhance customer experience. You will work closely with suppliers, marketing, and sales teams to ensure our paint accessories range aligns with market demand and company objective

**Responsibilities**:

- ** Range Management**: Plan, source and manage a competitive range of paint accessories in line with business strategy and which creates a compelling shopping offer for our customers.
- ** Sales & Performance Analysis**: Management of budgets and forecasts, and execution of category range reviews. Monitor category performance, analyze data, and make data-driven recommendations for improvements**:

- **Supplier & Vendor Management**: Build strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate pricing, and manage supply chain efficiencies.
- ** Market & Trend Analysis**: Identification and leveraging of market insights on product, competitor and customer trends.
- ** Promotions & Marketing**: Work with the marketing team to develop promotions, pricing strategies, and merchandising plans to drive sales.
- ** Inventory Management**: Ensure optimal stock levels and reduce slow-moving inventory through effective planning.

**About you**:

- Proven experience in category management, buying, merchandise planning and sourcing (experience in paint accessories, hardware, or DIY retail is a plus).
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities across teams.
- Ability to analyze holistically with strong business acumen.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Ability to analyze sales data and market trends to drive decision-making.
- Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
- A passion for home improvement, hardware, or paint-related products is a bonus

**Desirable**:

- Background or exposure to hardware or paint/surface coatings retailing
- Post-graduate qualifications

**Benefits**
- 50% off retail price of Haymes Paint manufactured products, including friends and family discounts
- 6% Medibank Corporate discount
- Paid Parental Leave
- 20% New Balance discount
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Ongoing training and support
- Access to a range of workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
- Professional development opportunities
- We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant._Disclaimer:

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