Assistant Category Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Category Manager to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in Category Management. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, utilizing data to inform product decisions and optimize performance. With a focus on training and development, this position is perfect for those with a positive attitude and a growth mindset. Join a company that values innovation and diversity, and be part of a team that is committed to making a difference in the engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Good analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of category strategies and business plans.
• Manage product and range lifecycle, from introduction to discontinuation.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Job description

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Assistant Category Manager
Corby, Northants or Manchester (Hybrid working)

Are you looking for a step onto the career ladder within Category Management? RS is a fantastic place to begin. If you have experience with Excel reporting, enjoy working with data, and thrive in teamwork and collaborative environments, then this could be the opportunity for you.

We provide training and development, so prior experience in all listed areas is not essential. A positive attitude, the right behaviours, and a growth mindset are vital.

What you will be doing:

• The Assistant Category Manager role is a key development position within RS's Product & Supplier Management organization. You will work closely with the category team and collaborate across functions to execute the commercial strategy, helping to grow and manage our product and supplier base.
• Supporting the development of the category's product portfolio throughout its lifecycle, utilizing data to inform ranging decisions, executing product launches, optimizing performance, and managing end-of-life stages.
• Responsibilities include:
• Supporting the development and execution of category strategies and business plans.
• Providing digital reporting and market insights to guide technology and supplier strategies and identify range opportunities.
• Managing product and range lifecycle, from introduction to discontinuation.
• Maintaining product and price files, including cost management.
• Ensuring data accuracy, such as supplier contacts, contractual terms, and market share.
• Tracking supplier value extraction like marketing funding, rebates, and payment terms.
• Supporting the delivery of key KPIs such as revenue, margin, ROI, customer acquisition, product sales, and supplier investments.

What we are looking for:

• Strong administrative skills and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (e.g., Lookups, Pivot Tables).
• Good analytical skills with attention to detail, able to spot anomalies.
• Effective communication skills to engage across all levels.
• A collaborative team player with a positive, results-oriented attitude.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• A growth mindset with willingness to learn and develop.

At RS Group, we've been solving engineering problems for over 80 years, turning 'what ifs' into 'why nots'. Our purpose is to make amazing happen for a better world.

We offer comprehensive service and product solutions, shipping a parcel every 2 seconds to over 135 countries, with over 800,000 in-stock products and more than 3 million unstocked items for over 1.2 million customers.

We seek curious, innovative individuals who value diversity, ethics, responsibility, and sustainability. Join our over 9,000 employees worldwide to think big, do more, and unleash your potential.

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