Category Manager

Pets and animals bring us together and inspire us to be better people. From our Petstock people in our stores and offices, our Petstock foundation team, our equine specialists and online brands, from Australia to New Zealand, the Petstock Group is our symbol of unity, passion and progress.
Join a passionate Merchandise team where we love what we do, we work hard (it can be pretty fast paced!) but have a laugh too and we are really proud of the team we have built. The Opportunity based at our Ponsonby Support Office Be responsible for developing annual category strategies Negotiate innovative & compelling promotional offers with vendors Deliver range and pricing reviews in line with review calendar Source & select in line with company vision & merch plans Implement Category Business Plan to achieve budgeted KPIs Oversee product set-up and maintenance in they system Co-ordinate all category-based communications to stores and operational teams If you have the below experience we would love to hear from you! Demonstrated understanding of retail metrics and drivers Proven ability to negotiate and supplier management Demonstrated experience in Category Management, Overseas Importing, Product Development Demonstrated ability to influence multiple stakeholders Proven history in category buying Preferably a tertiary qualification or 3 years' experience in similar Buyer / Category Manger role Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite Team player, with ability to build & maintain strong working relationships A passion for all things animals If this is the opportunity you've been looking for and you love Pets as much as we do, we would love to hear from you!
In our effort to support People, Pets & Planet, we're proud of the work our Foundation undertakes - Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.  We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.
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