Assistant Category Manager - GPC Asia Pacific

GPC Asia Pacific; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Staff discounts across group

Private health insurance discounts

Employee assistance program

Safety conscious work environment

Parental leave top‑up allowance

Paid volunteer leave

Descripción de la vacante

GPC Asia Pacific in Brisbane is seeking a detail‑oriented Merchandise Co-ordinator to manage catalogue and promotional activity, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure accurate product information and deadlines.

You will support the Merchandise team with reporting, data analysis, and admin tasks, balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment while building strong stakeholder relationships. Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential.

Formación

• Experience in merchandising, category administration, buying support or a similar role, or a strong interest in building a career in this area.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop solid stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading capability.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate catalogue and promotional activity from planning through to execution.
• Review catalogue content to ensure pricing and product information accuracy.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain product information, imagery and promotional support.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Ensure critical catalogue and campaign deadlines are met.
• Assist with promotional planning and campaign administration.
• Analyse sales and promotional performance data.
• Prepare reports and presentations to support category decisions.
• Maintain accurate product and promotional information across systems.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Merchandise team.

Conocimientos

Merchandising

Category administration

Buying support

Stakeholder relationships

Excel

Microsoft Office

Data and reporting

Attention to detail

Time-management

Proactive solutions

Descripción del empleo

About us

With 100 years operational experience, GPC Asia Pacific is the largest automotive aftermarket parts supplier in Australia and New Zealand, supported by Genuine Parts Company in North America, owner of the NAPA parts distribution business.

Every day we deliver careers and experiences that are both challenging and rewarding. We have fun at work and celebrate our achievements and milestones, big and small. We foster an environment where we focus on results and continuous improvement and our people share our passion.

The role and you

Reporting to the Category/ Merchandise Manager, this role is responsible for coordinating promotional and catalogue activity. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure catalogues are delivered accurately, promotional deadlines are achieved and product information is maintained to the highest standard.

This is a highly collaborative role that requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate catalogue and promotional activity from planning through to execution
• Review and proof catalogue content to ensure accuracy of pricing, product information and promotional offers
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain product information, imagery and promotional support
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Ensure critical catalogue and campaign deadlines are met
• Assist with promotional planning and campaign administration
• Analyse sales and promotional performance data
• Prepare reports and presentations to support category decision-making
• Maintain accurate product and promotional information across systems
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Merchandise team

The successful applicant will have

• Experience in merchandising, category administration, buying support or a similar role, or a strong interest in building a career in this area.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop solid stakeholder relationships
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading capability
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Analytical thinking and the ability to work with data and reporting
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast-moving environment

Looking after you

We are committed to ensuring our people are well looked after. In addition to a rewarding and challenging career, we will provide:

• Staff discounts across the GPC Asia Pacific group of Companies
• Employee assistance program
• A highly safety conscious work environment
• We proactively support our working parents in a variety of meaningful ways, and our parental leave top‑up allowance is one of the ways we do this
• Paid volunteer leave allowing you to give back to your chosen charity/community organisation

GPC Asia Pacific

Movement is in our DNA. We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA and McLeod Accessories.

Yet we are more than just a parts and service company. We propel people forward. With over 8000 team members in Asia Pacific, and 60k+ globally, being part of Genuine Parts Company won't leave you standing still. Reach is key to our success. Learn more about our business online at www.gpcasiapac.com

About us

With 100 years operational experience, GPC Asia Pacific is the largest automotive aftermarket parts supplier in Australia and New Zealand, supported by Genuine Parts Company in North America, owner of the NAPA parts distribution business.

Every day we deliver careers and experiences that are both challenging and rewarding. We have fun at work and celebrate our achievements and milestones, big and small. We foster an environment where we focus on results and continuous improvement and our people share our passion.

The role and you

Reporting to the Category/ Merchandise Manager, this role is responsible for coordinating promotional and catalogue activity. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure catalogues are delivered accurately, promotional deadlines are achieved and product information is maintained to the highest standard.

This is a highly collaborative role that requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate catalogue and promotional activity from planning through to execution
• Review and proof catalogue content to ensure accuracy of pricing, product information and promotional offers
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain product information, imagery and promotional support
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Ensure critical catalogue and campaign deadlines are met
• Assist with promotional planning and campaign administration
• Analyse sales and promotional performance dataPrepare reports and presentations to support category decision-making
• Maintain accurate product and promotional information across systems
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Merchandise team

The successful applicant will have

• Experience in merchandising, category administration, buying support or a similar role, or a strong interest in building a career in this area.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop solid stakeholder relationships
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading capability
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Analytical thinking and the ability to work with data and reporting
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast-moving environment

Looking after you

We are committed to ensuring our people are well looked after. In addition to a rewarding and challenging career, we will provide:

• Staff discounts across the GPC Asia Pacific group of Companies
• Private health insurance discounts
• Employee assistance program
• A highly safety conscious work environment
• We proactively support our working parents in a variety of meaningful ways, and our parental leave top‑up allowance is one of the ways we do this
• Paid volunteer leave allowing you to give back to your chosen charity/community organisation

GPC Asia Pacific

Movement is in our DNA. We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA and McLeod Accessories.

Yet we are more than just a parts and service company. We propel people forward. With over 8000 team members in Asia Pacific, and 60k+ globally, being part of Genuine Parts Company won't leave you standing still. Reach is key to our success. Learn more about our business online at www.gpcasiapac.com

Desired Skills and Experience

Administration, Product, Buying, Relationship management,