Category Assistant- Haircare 1&2
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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