This role involves creating and developing long-term strategic plans to generate sustainable growth of the mycar automotive categories, with the goal of driving total category improvements including supplier performance.
You will lead category management projects to optimise ranges and related merchandising, and deliver identified improvement projects within the broader Supply Chain & Procurement function.
Key responsibilities
Creating and developing long-term strategic plans that will generate sustainable growth of the mycar automotive categories, driving total category improvements including supplier performance
Leading category management projects to optimise ranges and related merchandising
Delivering identified improvement projects and activities within the broader context of the Supply Chain & Procurement function
Using tools, techniques and data to profile, benchmark, research and assess the market to ensure continuity of supply and best value
Managing vendor relationships through effective communications to ensure the right selection, availability, and acquisition of products
Negotiating pricing, delivery and payment terms with vendors, and managing retail profit margin
Identifying promotional opportunities and engaging with suppliers
Setting competitive price points and adjusting pricing to increase sales and clear out stagnant items from inventory
Managing inventory and effectively planning and forecasting to maximise profitability of inventory flow
Representing the merchandise team at a functional level within mycar and with key strategic partners
About you




5 years of experience in Category Management is essential
Experience and proven track record in influencing, negotiating, and problem solving with key business decision makers
Experience in a role that required a high degree of personal work output in addition to managing the outputs of other people
Experience with a small merchandise team with a demonstrable culture that is driven by performance
Experience and success in leading and participating in complex category business projects
Demonstrated success as an inspiring and engaging Values and Behaviours leader of teams
Solid commercial acumen and sound capability to understand and translate business strategy to implementable projects
Ability to develop relationships across all levels and functions
Highly analytical with an intuitive and problem-solving mindset
Key Skills and Competencies
Demonstrated success as an inspiring and engaging Values and Behaviours leader of teams
Strong commercial acumen and sound capability to understand and translate business strategy to implementable projects
Being able to use a 'wide angle lens' to identify trends, impacts, root causes and linkages and prioritise, design and implement initiatives accordingly
Ability to develop relationships across all levels and functions




Highly analytical with an intuitive and problem-solving mindset
Strong customer service orientation with a 'bias for action' in a fast-moving environment
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Dynamic and people-focused environment
Opportunity to make a real impact on employee experience
Variety, autonomy and exposure across the business
Be part of a team famous for customer care
If you're someone who enjoys creating great experiences, keeping things organised, and bringing positive energy into the workplace, we'd love to hear from you.
People First Perks
Through our commitment to our people-first culture, we offer our mycar team a range of competitive benefits designed to make their life that little bit easier!
Take advantage of not only a great culture, but revel in our professional development programs designed to help continue to build and grow your career, wellness programs, and a huge range of discounts on the services we provide.
Belonging at mycar
At mycar we value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings; what makes you unique, makes us better!
No two days are the same: we're dynamic and full of passionate teams challenging new ideas through collaboration.
To grow one of the most recognised leaders in automotive, we need the most engaging and talented people.
Are you one of them?
If so, we want to talk to you!
If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, we want to hear from you.
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📌 National Category Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 mycar
📍 New South Wales