Truckline, part of Bapcor's Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG), is seeking an Assistant Category Manager to join our Category & Product Management team. This is an exciting prospect for someone who combines strong product knowledge with commercial awareness and a passion for supporting business growth.
Working closely with the Segment Manager, you'll help drive the performance of a key truck product segment through product ranging, supplier management, sales analysis, branch support and category development initiatives.
Job Description
This is a diverse role that blends product management, supplier engagement, data analysis and branch support.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the growth and profitability of a key truck parts segment
Providing timely support to the branch network on product and technical enquiries
Assisting with stock ranging and range extension programs
Managing supplier relationships and identifying buying opportunities
Conducting competitor analysis and market research
Supporting pricing decisions and supplier price file management
Assisting with product selection and inventory decisions for Distribution Centres
Preparing monthly reports and performance analysis
Working closely with Marketing to support promotional strategies
Supporting branch range reviews and stock recommendations
Qualifications
You may currently be a:
Parts Interpreter
Senior Parts Interpreter
Product Specialist
Category Support Officer




Internal Sales Specialist within the automotive aftermarket
To be successful, you'll bring:
Automotive aftermarket, truck parts or commercial vehicle experience
Strong product knowledge and commercial awareness
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong Excel and reporting capability
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
A proactive and self-motivated approach
Highly Regarded
Experience in category management or product management
Truck, heavy vehicle or aftermarket parts experience
EPC experience
Exposure to pricing, inventory or product ranging decisions
Additional Information
At Bapcor, we focus on what matters most for our customers, team members and the communities we serve. We go the extra mile to get the job done and always live our values.
In joining our team, you can access:
Diverse career opportunities within the Bapcor Group
Discounts across Bapcor products and services, including our Retail and Trade brands
Industry leading policies to support your work/ life balance (gender neutral parental leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave etc...)
Paid birthday leave
Novated leasing and more
We pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identity, abilities and backgrounds, providing a recruitment experience that's fair, free from bias and accessible.
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📌 Assistant Category Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Bapcor
📍 Melbourne