Assistant Category Manager – Engine Oils & Fluids + Car Care & Detailing

Autodoc Group; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive e-commerce platform in Portugal is seeking a Category Manager to support the growth of Engine Oils and Technical Fluids categories. The role involves monitoring category KPIs, optimizing assortment based on customer needs, and collaborating with various teams including Marketing and Supply Chain. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and up to 2 years of experience in related fields. Knowledge of automotive products is a plus.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in Category Management, E-commerce, Automotive, or FMCG.
• Understanding of oils, fluids, or car care products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor category KPIs like Revenue and Conversion Rate.
• Support monthly category reviews and performance tracking.
• Identify growth opportunities and risks related to pricing and stock.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Category performance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering

Tools

BI dashboards

Excel

SQL

Job description

Where your expertise is needed

AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe.

Present across 27 countries with around 6,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.8 billion in 2025, supplying more than 9.3 million active customers with its millions of vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands.

Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!

We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels a strong sense of impact, purpose, and belonging—whether they are working in our offices, warehouses, or remotely.

With our headquarters in Berlin, and several offices across Europe, we are driving towards our vision with a clear focus on leveraging technology to build a sustainable future for mobility.

Join us as we accelerate towards becoming the leading tech ecosystem in the automotive world.

Catch the ride with AUTODOC!

Job Description

Job Purpose

Support the development and growth of Engine Oils, Technical Fluids, and Car Care categories by executing category strategies, optimizing assortment, and improving commercial performance (Revenue, Margin, Conversion). The role focuses on data-driven decision-making, private label development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Category Performance Management

• Monitor category KPIs (Revenue, GM%, ASP, Conversion Rate, Availability)
• Support monthly category reviews and performance tracking
• Identify growth opportunities and risks (pricing, stock, competition)
• Support assortment optimization using customer needs (Occasion-Based Segmentation)
• Maintain and improve category structure (generics, subcategories)
• Identify assortment gaps based on VIO / demand / trends
• Support development and expansion of Private Brands (e.g., oils, fluids, car care)
• Assist in benchmarking vs competitors and defining positioning (Good/Better/Best)
• Contribute to product launches (NPD, packaging, content, pricing)
• Support pricing analysis vs competitors (market pricing, gaps)
• Assist in margin optimization and promo planning
• Work with pricing tools and dashboards
• Support communication with suppliers (assortment, pricing, availability)
• Assist in onboarding new suppliers and expanding cooperation
• Monitor supplier performance (fill rate, pricing competitiveness)

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with Marketing, Supply Chain, Pricing, Content, and Product teams
• Support campaign planning (bundles, promotions, seasonal peaks)
• Contribute to improving customer journey (UX, content, filters)

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Work with internal tools (e.g., BI dashboards, Excel, SQL if applicable)
• Prepare reports and insights for decision-making
• Support automation and data-driven initiatives

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field
• 0–2 years of experience in Category Management, E-commerce, Automotive, or FMCG (preferred)
• Understanding of oils, fluids, or car care products is a plus