Assistant Category Manager

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About Matalan

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.

We know as a team, we are stronger together - we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Category Manager to support in optimising our customer offer, sales, availability and profitability. Driving timely and accurate actions to support and carry out the planning, selection, administration of the ranges.

• To work closely with suppliers to deliver the best product , at the best price at the right time.
• To liaise with e-comm and onboarding teams to achieve the overall department KPIs and objectives.
• Day to day housekeeping including critical path management, dept organisation and up to date filing and ensure deadlines are adhered to.
• Take ownership of own ranges and brands E2E, present ranges to CM for sign off.
• Prepare Best & Worst and competitor trackers for trade meetings using BI and Ecomm Reports. Ensuring that all information is accurate before presented. Present in Trade meetings.
• Support CM and ACM to manage the critical path ensuring the dept is in line with the deadline dates set. Highlighting up stream any potential issues that need immediate action.

• Identify opportunities with the CM in regards to prices, range width, gaps or potential over ranging.
• Build relationships with Tech Onboarding Team to understand the status of each suppliers set up and any blockers that may occur.
• Taking an active role within strategy planning and meetings, displaying your understanding of lessons learnt and how to move forward. Being and expert in your field - regularly reviewing competitors and constantly bench marketing.
• Load the new ranges from suppliers, for launch ensuring they are accurate.
• Manage the product launch approval process.
• Matalan store visits - regular visits to ensure up to speed with wider business initiative.
• Where necessary train/support any new IP/work experience who may join the dept on a structured year out placement in conjunction with the CM.
• Attend supplier visits and trade shows where necessary to identify any opportunity, view upcoming ranges and discuss recent trading.

About You

• Commercially aware
• Ability to work independently to tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Experience of development and coaching is essential.

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

• 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business

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