Category Manager

Looking to shape the future of retail? We’re always on the lookout for our next retail pioneer.

While we might not have a live vacancy today, our growth never stops, and we want to connect with the best talent for future opportunities. We are welcoming expressions of interest from sharp, commercially-minded Category Managers / Buyers ready for a new challenge, as well as ambitious Assistant / Junior Category Managers eager to take the next step.

If you combine business nous with sharp analytical thinking, live for data, have an undeniable eye for trends, and love delighting customers with the most in-demand products, you’ll fit right in. As a key driver of growth and innovation within our Purchasing team, you’ll own your category strategy, expand our offering, and ensure a world-class experience for our customers.

This is your chance to get on our radar, reinvigorate your career, and join the pioneers of eCommerce in Australia and New Zealand.

You'll be responsible for:

• Identifying commercial opportunities for category expansion including sourcing and developing new products
• Engaging and sourcing key suppliers in World's best brand and Kogan.com's Exclusive Brands
• Managing and engaging with key stakeholders, internally and externally, to build effective working relationships and achieve outcomes in alignment with the category strategy
• Ensuring the most efficient logistics, warehousing and shipping options are chosen for each product
• Maximising profitability of all products, through a depth of understanding of your category and the market
• Being proactive, innovative and striving to continually develop your category for our customers
• Actively negotiating the best possible trading terms and prices
• Drive and control our promotional strategy and price changes across our different sales channels, and contribute towards pricing reviews when required
• Ensuring timely sourcing and purchase of products and stock management, ensuring fulfilment of customer demand
• Actively manage and monitor inventory levels to achieve company goals and KPIs. This includes planning promotional activity and actively reacting to market conditions Ensuring revenue and profit targets are exceeded every month
• Monitoring performance and completing range reviews across your category and recommending actions where necessary

To be successful in this role, you should be:

• University Degree qualified in a relevant field (Commerce, Business, Entrepreneurship, Merchandising, Planning, eCommerce or similar)