Category Manager – 12 month contract

As the Category Manager, you will be responsible for analysing category performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and working closely with the buyer to support range management.

 To be a successful candidate, you will have a strong track record of success in category management, with expertise in data analysis, competitor analysis, and range management.

The role will include, but not confined to, the following:

• Conduct regular category analysis to identify opportunities for growth and improvement in sales and gross margin.
• Drive Category performance through effective range management and inventory optimisation.
• Provide range management support to the buyer, including product selection, pricing, and promotional activity.
• Management of discontinued stock to minimize loss and maximize sales opportunities.
• Develop and manage planograms to ensure effective merchandising and product placement.
• Conduct competitor analysis to stay informed of market trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Support S&OP planning and inventory management to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote the category, including trade and promotional activity, email marketing campaigns, and in-store communications.
• Support new product launches through effective visual merchandising and store communication.
• Ensure Category data is accurate and up-to-date, including web attributes and other master data.

To be successful in the role, it is preferred that you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Category management, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decision making.
• Experience with range management and inventory optimisation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Marketing and promotional strategies, including email marketing, in-store communications, and visual merchandising.
• Familiarity with S&OP planning and inventory management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Data analysis tools.
• Experience with Master data management and ensuring data accuracy.

About us:

We are a motivated team with over 50 years’ success in the retail industry and continued expansion planned nationally. With a great workplace culture, we value the unique ideas, capabilities and experiences our people bring to their jobs. We believe this strengthens our ability to deliver on our goals – innovation, growth, and our focus on customers.

At Amart Furniture we promote the flexibility of working from home and the office and a genuine work-life balance. We are an agile workplace with our office based in Rochedale.

We offer:

Training and development  – We believe that in life you never stop learning. The same applies when you work here – from your first day and throughout your career

Reward and Recognition  – We acknowledge and reward the hard work of our people

Career development  – We actively encourage our team to further develop themselves in their current role and to learn the skills required to become a leader in our business

Real Career Opportunities  – We offer genuine career opportunities in roles across Australia

Employee Discounts  – We don’t just transform the homes of our customers; our team enjoy industry leading discounts across our entire range too

Community Involvement – We believe in giving back to the community through our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). From fun runs, to “Make A Meals” for families at a House, through to furniture donations, workplace giving, and customer donations, RMHC is a big part of our DNA.