Expression of Interest - Category Manager Opportunities

Looking to shape the future of retail? We’re always on the lookout for our next retail pioneer. While we might not have a live vacancy today, our growth never stops, and we want to connect with the best talent for future opportunities. We are welcoming expressions of interest from sharp, commercially-minded Category Managers / Buyers ready for a new challenge, as well as ambitious Assistant / Junior Category Managers eager to take the next step.

If you combine business nous with sharp analytical thinking, live for data, have an undeniable eye for trends, and love delighting customers with the most in-demand products, you’ll fit right in. As a key driver of growth and innovation within our Purchasing team, you’ll own your category strategy, expand our offering, and ensure a world-class experience for our customers. This is your chance to get on our radar, reinvigorate your career, and join the pioneers of eCommerce in Australia and New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Identifying commercial opportunities for category expansion including sourcing and developing new products
• Engaging and sourcing key suppliers in World's best brand and Kogan.com's Exclusive Brands
• Managing and engaging with key stakeholders, internally and externally, to build effective working relationships and achieve outcomes in alignment with the category strategy
• Ensuring the most efficient logistics, warehousing and shipping options are chosen for each product
• Maximising profitability of all products, through a depth of understanding of your category and the market
• Being proactive, innovative and striving to continually develop your category for our customers
• Actively negotiating the best possible trading terms and prices
• Drive and control our promotional strategy and price changes across our different sales channels, and contribute towards pricing reviews when required
• Ensuring timely sourcing and purchase of products and stock management, ensuring fulfilment of customer demand
• Actively manage and monitor inventory levels to achieve company goals and KPIs. This includes planning promotional activity and actively reacting to market conditions
• Ensuring revenue and profit targets are exceeded every month
• Monitoring performance and completing range reviews across your category and recommending actions where necessary

Qualifications

• University Degree qualified in a relevant field (Commerce, Business, Entrepreneurship, Merchandising, Planning, eCommerce or similar)
• Experienced as a Category Manager, preferably within an eCommerce, Retail or FCMG environment
• Comfortable building and maintaining effective relationships, through exceptional communication and engagement
• Highly analytical and possess commercial nous, being able to recognise opportunity and make quick, impactful decisions for the best commercial outcomes
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Being agile, flexible and adaptable is key to success!
• A whiz with Microsoft Excel (we’re talking VLOOKUP and pivot tables, not SUM and AVERAGE - and we will test your capabilities)
• Highly proficient with various IT and cloud-based tools, with a keen eye for leveraging AI to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and boost productivity
• Able to apply logical thinking and think critically in interpreting data, leading to actionable insights to improve the best possible outcomes
• Ready to challenge, be challenged, and work within our highly disruptive business model

Benefits

• Work with an incredible team to solve important challenges, helping to drive Australia and New Zealand’s eCommerce future
• A hybrid work model and support on flexibility
• Your role has a lot of ownership, autonomy and little red tape
• You’ll be empowered to achieve positive outcomes and your work will have a real impact
• You’ll be at the forefront of the eCommerce industry with us and be part of a company that are the Pioneers of eCommerce in Australia
• Be an Intrepreneur, playing a hands on role in shaping our strategy at our HQ
• A range of employee benefits such as complimentary Kogan First Membership, team exclusive discounts, Health & Wellness program, Learning & Development and Lunch & Learns, Hackathons, Team member referral program, Company and team events and celebrations, community engagement (volunteering) and extensive career development opportunities plus loads more!