Support category growth and profitability by assisting with product ranging, supplier management, pricing, inventory decisions, branch support, competitor analysis, and monthly performance reporting. Work closely with Segment Manager, Distribution Centres and Marketing to drive range reviews, stock recommendations and promotional initiatives.
Company Description
Truckline, part of Bapcor's Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG), is seeking an Assistant Category Manager to join our Category & Product Management team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong product knowledge with commercial awareness and a passion for supporting business growth.
Working closely with the Segment Manager, you'll help drive the performance of a key truck product segment through product ranging, supplier management, sales analysis, branch support and category development initiatives.
Job DescriptionThis is a diverse role that blends product management, supplier engagement, data analysis and branch support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the growth and profitability of a key truck parts segment
- Providing timely support to the branch network on product and technical enquiries
- Assisting with stock ranging and range extension programs
- Managing supplier relationships and identifying buying opportunities
- Conducting competitor analysis and market research
- Supporting pricing decisions and supplier price file management
- Assisting with product selection and inventory decisions for Distribution Centres
- Preparing monthly reports and performance analysis
- Working closely with Marketing to support promotional strategies
- Supporting branch range reviews and stock recommendations
You may currently be a:
- Parts Interpreter
- Senior Parts Interpreter
- Product Coordinator
- Product Specialist
- Category Support Officer
- Internal Sales Specialist within the automotive aftermarket
To be successful, you'll bring:
- Automotive aftermarket, truck parts or commercial vehicle experience
- Strong product knowledge and commercial awareness
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong Excel and reporting capability
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
- A proactive and self-motivated approach
Highly Regarded
- Experience in category management or product management
- Truck, heavy vehicle or aftermarket parts experience
- Supplier management experience
- MoPro ERP exposure
- EPC experience
- Exposure to pricing, inventory or product ranging decisions
Why join Bapcor?
At Bapcor, we focus on what matters most for our customers, team members and the communities we serve. We go the extra mile to get the job done and always live our values.
In joining our team, you can access:
- Diverse career opportunities within the Bapcor Group
- Discounts across Bapcor products and services, including our Retail and Trade brands
- Industry leading policies to support your work/ life balance (gender neutral parental leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave etc…)
- Paid birthday leave
- Wellbeing support
- Novated leasing and more
We pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identity, abilities and backgrounds, providing a recruitment experience that’s fair, free from bias and accessible.
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