A brilliant opportunity has arisen for a commercial, trend-driven Category Manager to join a leading eCommerce retailer in their dynamic Home & Appliances division! This role focuses on the high-performing Home Furniture category, driving growth, profitability, and innovation while ensuring exceptional customer experiences.

Whether you’re an experienced Category Manager looking for a fresh challenge or a Junior Category Manager ready to step up, this role offers the perfect opportunity to showcase your business acumen, trend awareness, and passion for buying and category management.
Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Expansion: Identify commercial opportunities to grow the Furniture category, including sourcing and developing new product ranges.
• Supplier Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers, ensuring the best trading terms and pricing.
• Category Operations: Oversee planning, promotional activity, inventory management, and logistics to consistently exceed revenue and profit targets.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve key outcomes.
• Market Analysis: Monitor category performance, conduct range reviews, and adjust strategies to stay competitive.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and support an Assistant Category Manager, fostering growth and collaboration.
• Pricing & Profitability: Drive pricing strategies across sales channels, ensuring market-leading offers for customers.
• Stock Management: Ensure timely import and availability of products to meet customer demand.

About You:

• Degree qualified in a relevant field (e.g., Commerce, Business, or similar).
• Experience as a Category Manager or Buyer, ideally within Furniture, Home, or a related category in an eCommerce, Retail, or FMCG environment.
• Private Label experience (highly regarded but not essential).
• Highly analytical with strong commercial nous and decision-making skills.
• Adept at building relationships and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Agile, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions like VLOOKUP and pivot tables).
• Tech-savvy, with experience using IT and cloud-based tools to streamline operations.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and innovative team, working with a manager who values collaboration and creativity.
• Competitive salary package and career progression opportunities.
• Work onsite in a vibrant South Melbourne office, close to public transport and amenities.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the eCommerce space, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply via the link or send your updated CV and expression of interest to jasmineyan@jivaro.com.au