Category Assistant- Haircare 1&2 at Clicks Group

Introduction

• To maximise the efficiency of the departments' buying processes by ensuring effective communication and administration. Providing analytical support into product performance, promotional sell through, range reviews and category performance

Job description

• Support on focused campaign promotion within haircare, land new brands, new launches, first to market with innovation.
• Administratively manage and support and meet all deadlines as per Merchandise critical paths and deliver on category operating plan e.g., accurate new lines listing. Complete and load co-op tracking, and follow-up with suppliers and share with internal team for execution. End to end Promotions (loading offers, deal confirmation, pricing, checking till, leaflets sign off, ticketing).
• To liaise with planning team, stores and vendors with regards to pricing queries, product availability, promotional stock, pack changes, and action these requests or issues timeously.
• Manage and maintain the product database with a high degree of accuracy, overseeing product listings, vendor information, and product status management.
• To co-ordinate internal marketing activities (including Clubcard) and to manage the control and review of marketing and omni-channel samples, images, and pricing of promoted items, both internally (BTB, Club card, Brand Managers) and externally (vendors).
• To obtain the supplier confirmation and submit TEM Bill backs to maintain and improve the profitability of the category.

Minimum requirements

• Knowledge:
• 3-6 months' administrative process
• Knowledge of buying and planning principles - 1 year
• Knowledge of query resolution

Skills:

• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Time Management
• Planning and Organising
• Decision making
• Verbal and written communication
• Competencies:
• Adhering to Principle and Values
• Persuading and Influencing
• Analyzing
• Learning and Researching
• Planning and Organizing
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Cope with Pressures and Setbacks

Experience:

• 3-6 months administrative retail experience (Essential)/ or successful completion of a Merchandise Graduate Programme.
• Previous experience as a category assistant
• Previous experience working with critical paths and project deadlines

Education:

• B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management or similar