Category Assistant

Are you wanting to build a career with purpose and impact? If you're highly organised, detail-oriented, and enjoy supporting category portfolios through efficient operational coordination, this is an exciting opportunity to come on board at Wattyl.

Are You Looking to Build a Career That Contributes to a Brighter Future?

Hempel group, is a global company specialising in the development and manufacturing of sustainable coating solutions for a wide variety of industries around the world, as a business we’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players in our organisation.

As the Category Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Trading Goods portfolio through effective category administration, supplier coordination, product lifecycle management, pricing, planogram execution and commercial governance. By ensuring seamless day-to-day operations, you will enable the category team to concentrate on driving growth, strengthening supplier relationships and maximiSing portfolio performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the operational lifecycle of Trading Goods products, ensuring accurate product data, governance and stakeholder coordination.
• Support supplier management, pricing and commercial governance, maintaining supplier records and pricing data.
• Resolve supplier pricing, invoice and accounts payable discrepancies.
• Coordinate inventory-related activities with the Trading Goods Inventory Analyst.
• Support product selection and ordering for regional and national promotions.
• Maintain merchandising, ranging and planogram execution across company-owned stores.
• Monitor competitor pricing and ranging to support category decisions.
• Prepare reporting and analysis to support category reviews and commercial decisions.
• Manage Trading Goods communications and supplier enquiries.

Have You Got What We’re Looking For?

• Strong administration and coordination skills
• Advanced attention to detail
• Experience managing multiple priorities
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with ERP/Product Master systems
• Great communication skills with experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders

Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success?

At Hempel, we offer you the flexibility you need to thrive both professionally and personally. With trust, support, and autonomy, you’ll have the tools you need to succeed. We believe in on-the-job learning, providing you with great opportunities for ongoing development and progression within a work culture that empowers you to achieve more and reach your goals.

Does This Sound Like a Match?

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 Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia - Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply.