Assistant Category Manager | Pantry (460737)
Assistant Category Manager | Pantry
Our Assistant Category Manager role in Pantry is a challenging role, managing multiple priorities that may not be present in other categories including imported stocks, large categories and long term forecasting. You will need to be an experienced Assistant Category Manager, looking for a challenge in a new category that will utilse your analytical skills in understanding volatile cost increase challenges and the implications on long term promotional planning
This is an exceptional role to consider as your next move and to support your future appointment into a Category Management position.
About Us
At Woolworths, spreading the joy of food to our customers is the reason we do what we do. We live it, we breathe it. Woolworths offers real opportunities for career development, for those who love food and putting a smile on a customer’s face. So if you’re someone who leads by example and strives to be better every day, then we would love to hear from you.
About You
Woolworths people are great people. Whether we’re learning new things, seizing the initiative, or winning together our customers are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re the sort of individual who takes accountability and strives to always do the right thing for each other, our communities, our customers, and our business then we ought to connect.
The role of ACM is to deliver a range that is better for customers, simple to execute and enhances the customer perception of our value, quality & range. By doing so delivering to target and sales, profit, market share & voice of customer objectives. You are responsible for all aspects of the category in relation to product, price, promotions, placement & own brand.
- Know and understand my category in detail including product performance, market share, competitors, price and promotion, suppliers, category trends and customer insight
- Set, review and monitor sell prices so as to offer the best overall value in market to our customers whilst keeping within the pricing guidelines, ensuring the range remain profitable and that are reflective of Category Strategy and business needs
- Deliver an optimum range via a planned review schedule offering choice that is store tailored, reflective of the category roles, incorporating changing customer trends and utilising focused customer insight
Ideally you will have:
- A strong ability to manage large suppliers and build strong relationships
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to manage promotional activity
- Proven experience managing a complex range and SKU count
We are driving inclusion and diversity as Ways of Working. If you meet a number of requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application.
Want to hear more? Apply via www.wowcareers.com.au or alternatively connect with Brooke Karaberidis on Linkedin #LI for further information. #Work180
Grow with the Group
As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.
We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage and we are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.
As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.
We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.
We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other.
We’d love to hear from You
If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. You can follow us on LinkedIn or see more opportunities via www.wowcareers.com.au.