Assistant Category Manager Brakes, Lighting, Batteries, Wipers

Autodoc Group; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 127,172 - 190,758; Full time

Job summary

Autodoc Group in Warsaw is looking for an Assistant Category Manager for Brakes, Lighting, Batteries, and Wipers. The role involves providing regular analytics, maintaining category processes, and supporting the Category Manager in data-driven decisions.

Ideal candidates will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with large data sets. Proficiency in English is required for effective communication within the team.

Qualifications

• B1–B2 level of English for reports and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage recurring tasks consistently.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytics and support for category decisions.
• Prepare weekly performance reviews for key automotive categories.
• Run weekly competitor analysis and report findings.
• Maintain assortment matrix and ensure data accuracy.
• Support Category Manager in promotions and vendor reviews.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Data management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Automotive or a related field

Job description

Assistant Category Manager Brakes, Lighting, Batteries, Wipers

Provide regular analytics and operational support to the Category Manager across the Brakes, Lighting, Batteries and Wipers automotive categories so the team can make fast, data-driven assortment, pricing and promotional decisions. Keep day-to-day category processes (assortment matrix data, competitor and pricing monitoring, reporting) running smoothly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly performance reviews (revenue, product profit, margin, refunds, car-park coverage) for Brakes, Lighting, Batteries and Wipers and surface where attention or corrective action is needed.
• Maintain and adjust the assortment matrix in the system, generate SKU entry/exit proposals based on rules and restrictions and ensure master data correctness.
• Run weekly competitor analysis (assortment, availability, pricing) and consolidate findings into reports for the Category Manager.
• Validate that correct master data is available for generating the assortment matrix and coordinate fixes with Product Catalogue Management / PIM.
• Support the Category Manager in preparing inputs for promotions, vendor reviews and cross-functional coordination with Supply Chain, Marketing, Pricing and Demand Planning.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Bachelor's degree (or final-year student) in Economics, Business, Engineering, Automotive or a related field
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to work with large data sets, spot anomalies and translate findings into clear, structured reports.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage recurring weekly operational tasks without losing quality.
• English at B1–B2 level (working with reports and cross-functional partners).

Qualifications (Desired)

• Basic knowledge of automotive aftermarket parts, ideally Brakes, Lighting, Batteries or Wipers.
• Familiarity with TecDoc, OEM cross-references or PIM / catalogue systems.
• Previous internship or junior experience in category management, e-commerce operations, merchandising or commercial analytics.