Category Management Assistant

Role DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Category Management Assistant to support category planning, performance analysis, product management, and commercial activities. The role involves assisting with category reviews, sales and market analysis, product assortment planning, pricing analysis, promotional activities, and the maintenance of accurate category information. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing sales, customer, product, and market data; preparing category reports and presentations; monitoring product and category performance; supporting range reviews and promotional planning; maintaining product databases; and identifying opportunities to improve sales, profitability, availability, and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with category managers, merchandising, buying, marketing, sales, inventory, and supply chain teams to support effective category strategies and execution. The role requires strong analytical thinking, commercial awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to translate data into clear and actionable insights.QualificationsDiploma or bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Retail Management, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.Basic understanding of category management, merchandising, retail operations, product assortment, pricing, and promotional planning.Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret sales, customer, market, and product performance data.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools for analysis, reporting, and data management.Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate product, category, pricing, and promotional information.Understanding of market trends, customer behavior, product performance, and competitive positioning is preferred.Familiarity with ERP, category management, inventory, business intelligence, or reporting systems is an advantage.Good research and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify category opportunities and performance issues.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations.Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple activities.Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.Commercially focused, proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn and improve category planning processes.