Assistant Category Manager

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.

Our Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. And the best part? We're all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.

As an Assistant Category Manager- In bakery, you will be part of the broader bakery team and will report through to the Senior Category Manager. You will be a in a role that is fast paced, with numerous strategic objectives to deliver in the coming Financial Year.  

This role varies from a traditional Assistant Category Manager as you will be supporting the delivery of transformation projects nationally while partnering with supply chain, Op's and stores. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to enhance their category knowledge while learning project skills and supporting core buying & trading functions.

You'll also:

•    Have end to end accountability, managing forecasting and range reviews. 

•    Manage the collection, in-put, and maintenance of all category data, including promotional systems, data systems and new lines.

•    Execute the category's pricing, promotion, range selection and layout development.

•    Develop strong supplier relationships to effectively partner and execute goals.

About you and your skills

To be a successful candidate in this position, you will have experience as an Assistant Category Manager, or similar, with experience from the retail, or FMCG industry. 

You'll also need: 

•    Strong commercial acumen with experience applying this to interpret industry dynamics and competitive retail landscape.

•    Skills within procurement/sourcing of products

•    Project Management skills and experience

•    Demonstrated analytical skills through proactively sourcing customer insights and data to formulate category recommendations

•    Ability to build and articulate category strategy

•    Cross functional experience with teams to manage and execute projects

Please note that applications will close on Wednesday November 26th, 2025.

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you'll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email

Job ID: 173724

Employment Type: Full time