Category Assistant - Medicinal

Clicks Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Clicks Group is seeking an administrator to enhance the efficiency of buying processes within the FMCG sector. The role involves managing critical paths, liaising with vendors for pricing queries, and coordinating marketing activities. Candidates should possess a BCom Degree and ideally have some retail administrative experience, making this a great opportunity for recent graduates to start their careers.

Qualifications

• BCom Degree is essential.
• 3-6 months administrative retail experience or completion of Merchandise Graduate Programme.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Merchandise critical paths.
• Liaise with stores and vendors regarding pricing and issues.
• Coordinate internal marketing activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time Management

Planning and Organising

Decision making

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

BCom Degree

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Listing reference: click_020293

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 12 June 2025

Position Summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About Our Company

Clicks Group

Introduction

To maximise the efficiency of the departments' buying processes by ensuring effective communication and administration. Providing analytical support into product performance, promotional sell through, range reviews and category performance

Job Description

• Administratively manage and support all aspects of the Merchandise critical paths, e.g., accurate new lines listing, product development process, tracking promotions and sign-off with the buyer, loading and maintaining Co-Ops, imports, Letter of Authority’s and new store openings.
• To liaise with stores and vendors with regards to pricing queries, product availability, promotions and action these requests or issues timeously.
• To co-ordinate internal marketing activities (including ClubCard) and to manage the control and review of marketing and omni-channel samples, images and pricing of promoted items, both internally (BTB, Club card, Red-line, Brand Managers) and externally (vendors).
• To prepare and complete the Merchandising manual for sign off by Buyers as per the Buyers brief.
• To obtain the supplier confirmation and submit TEM Bill backs to maintain and improve the profitability of the category.
• Weekly analysis of new product launches within category against Key Performance Indicators to provide key insights for scorecard and key reporting functions i.e. outstanding order reports, promotions sell through etc.
• To assist in ensuring speed to market in listing new products by timeously submitting accurate new line forms and cost and sell price information to the relevant teams.
• To administer and maintain the product database, e.g. listing products, vendors, product status etc.
• To co-ordinate and track supplier in-store promotion/product activation process.
• To manage general office administration (filing, account queries, minute taking) and ad hoc duties as required by the department.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Job Related Skills

• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Time Management
• Planning and Organising
• Decision making
• Verbal and written communication
  
  

Job Experience

• 3-6 months administrative retail experience / or successful completion of a Merchandise Graduate Programme.
  
  

Education

• BCom Degree (Essential)
  
  

Job Related Competencies

• Persuading and Influencing
• Analysing
• Learning and Researching
• Cope with Pressures and Setbacks
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures