Merchandise Planning Assistant — Data-Driven Category

Jobtailor; City of Knox; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Australia seeks a proactive category and merchandise coordinator to support category plans, assist in meeting catalogue deadlines, and conduct new product research. You will perform data analysis, prepare reports, and build strong stakeholder relationships while reporting to a Merchandise Manager.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organisation, and excellent communication. Experience in retail or FMCG is desirable, with solid Excel and Microsoft Office skills to drive

Qualifications

• Category, merchandise or buying exposure or a passion for developing a career in this area.
• Retail or FMCG experience desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop solid stakeholder relationships.
• Well-developed Excel skills.
• Good experience in all other Microsoft packages.
• Ability to analyse information.
• Keen eye for detail and strong sense of logic.
• Administrative prowess.
• Natural ability to be organised.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate category-related collateral and ensure category/merchandise plans are rolled out to schedule.
• Meet business objectives in relation to category plans.
• Assist in ensuring catalogue deadlines are met.
• Conduct new product research.
• Perform data analysis and review.
• Prepare and present reports.
• Provide general administration support related to the role and category.
• Build internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Report directly to a Merchandise Manager.

Skills

Category exposure

Retail or FMCG experience

Strong communication

Excel skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

Organisational ability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jobtailor in Australia seeks a proactive category and merchandise coordinator to support category plans, assist in meeting catalogue deadlines, and conduct new product research. You will perform data analysis, prepare reports, and build strong stakeholder relationships while reporting to a Merchandise Manager.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organisation, and excellent communication. Experience in retail or FMCG is desirable, with solid Excel and Microsoft Office skills to drive