Category Manager Assistant - Grocery E-commerce Retail (Dark Store)
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Position Overview:
The Category Manager Assistant supports the Category Manager in executing strategies for product selection, pricing, promotions, and inventory management within the grocery e-commerce dark store operations. This role requires keen market awareness, data analysis skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to optimize category performance and ensure product availability aligns with customer demand.
(Some of) What you will be doing:
Assist in Category Strategy Execution:
- Support the implementation of category plans and strategies to drive sales growth, enhance product assortment, and improve market positioning.
Product Selection and Online Merchandising:
- Collaborate with the Category Manager to select products, manage product lifecycle, and execute merchandising strategies for optimal online presentation.
Supplier and Vendor Coordination
- Assist in managing supplier relationships, coordinating product orders, and ensuring timely deliveries to maintain stock levels.
Pricing and Promotions Support:
- Contribute to the development and execution of pricing strategies and promotional campaigns to boost sales and improve category margins.
Inventory Monitoring and Stock Management
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate with supply chain teams to prevent stockouts and overstock situation
Market and Competitor Analysis
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, consumer needs, and opportunities for category expansion
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Analyse sales data, track performance metrics, and generate reports to support decision-making and strategy adjustments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure product availability, timely promotions, and a seamless customer experience
Product Content Management
- Ensure accurate and engaging product descriptions, images, and specifications are maintained on the e-commerce platform.
Attitude matters most but do you have any of these?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Professional Experience:
- 1–3 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or retail operations, preferably in the grocery or e-commerce industry.
- Familiarity with supplier coordination and inventory management
Technical Expertise
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools.
- Experience with e-commerce platforms and inventory management systems is a plus.
- Communication and Collaboration:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Skills
- Category Management and Merchandising
- Support Supplier Coordination and Relationship
- Management Data Analysis and Reporting
- Pricing and Promotions
- Strategy Inventory and Stock
- Management Market Research and Competitor
- Analysis Cross-functional Team Collaboration
- Product Content and E-commerce Platform
- Management Time Management and Organizational
Personal Attributes:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Category sales growth and revenue contribution
- Product availability and stock turnover rates
- Accuracy and effectiveness of product listings
- Supplier delivery and performance metrics
- Execution of pricing and promotional strategies
- Market share growth in assigned categories