- Coordinate category-related collateral and ensure category/merchandise plans are rolled out to schedule
- Meet business objectives in relation to category plans
- Assist in ensuring catalogue deadlines are met
- Conduct new product research
- Perform data analysis and review
- Prepare and present reports
- Provide general administration support related to the role and category
- Build internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Report directly to a Merchandise Manager

Requirements

- Category, merchandise or buying exposure, or a passion for developing a career in this area
- Retail or FMCG experience desirable
- Strong communication skills and the ability to develop solid stakeholder relationships
- Well-developed Excel skills
- Good experience in all other Microsoft packages
- Ability to analyse information
- Keen eye for detail and strong sense of logic
- Administrative prowess
- Natural ability to be organised

Core Competencies





Demonstrates strong capabilities in category management, data analysis, and stakeholder relationship building, with a focus on meeting business objectives and ensuring timely execution of merchandise plans.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Category Management
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Relationship Building
- Microsoft Excel
- Retail Experience

Hard Skills

- Data Analysis
- Category Management
- Merchandise Planning
- Product Research
- Report Preparation

Soft Skills

- Robust Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Logical Thinking
- Administrative Skills

Industry Keywords

- Retail
- FMCG
- Merchandise
- Buying
- Stakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite

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📌 Assistant Merchandise Manager (City of Knox)
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📍 City of Knox