Coles Group
Assistant Category Manager
To sustainably feed all Australians to help them live healthier, happier lives.
Business Operations and Strategy
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why Coles Group
Coles Group is one of Australia’s largest and most iconic retailers, with more than 2,400 outlets across our portfolio of Australian supermarkets, liquor and convenience stores. We have a proud history starting in 1914 when G.J. Coles opened our first store in Collingwood, Victoria.
Today we have 120,000 team members who are making a difference, processing more than 21 million customer transactions each week, providing our customers with products from thousands of farmers and suppliers. We look ahead, energise each other and deliver with pride. These are the behaviours we exhibit when we’re at our best. Our team members are a diverse bunch and we authentically celebrate this at Coles Group - because a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture drives innovation, diversity of thought, new ideas and a better work environment for everyone.
We have an important role to play in creating jobs, supporting our suppliers and making a positive difference in our Australian local communities. We provide a range of fresh food, groceries, general merchandise, liquor, and financial services.
Our strategy is focused on changing at pace, efficiency and innovation, and we’re committed to having a positive impact on the lives of all Australians, now and into the future.
About the role
About The Role
In this Assistant Category Manager role, you will work closely with and report into the Senior Category Manager Milk & Eggs. In this role you will be responsible for developing exciting innovation with a focus on assisting with the Milk category. You will collaborate with our varied supplier base. You will be a in a role that is fast paced, with numerous strategic objectives to deliver in the coming Financial Year.
You will assist in growing profitable category sales, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and support the customer-centric category strategy. You will be responsible for leading trade planning, ranging of new and exciting products whilst also managing and leading a variety of projects.
What you'll be responsible for
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Process Management and Ongoing Improvement
Manage and improve organizational processes to minimize complexities and increase productivity
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Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with stakeholders to understand specifications, business requirements, and communicate insights
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Quality Assurance
Ensure processes, procedures and tools meet quality requirements set by the organization
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Written communication
Writes in a clear and structured format to convey information and ideas effectively to a target audience
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Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables
Meet the team
