NPD Beauty Merchandising Assistant | Cape Town

Clicks Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Clicks Group in Cape Town seeks a Category Assistant for NPD (Frontshop Beauty) to support merchandising and product development processes. The role reports to the NPD Buyer and focuses on listing accuracy, supplier coordination, and data administration.

The position emphasizes analytical support for product performance, promotions, ranges, and category reporting, with responsibilities spanning critical paths, pricing queries, and in-store activation coordination.

Qualifications

• B Degree or Diploma in Retail, Purchasing Management or similar (Essential).
• 3-6 months administrative retail experience (Essential) or successful completion of a Merchandise Graduate Programme.
• Experience as a category assistant and working with critical paths and deadlines.
• Knowledge of buying and planning principles – 1 year (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Administratively manage and support all aspects of merchandising critical paths, e.g., listing new lines, product development, tracking promotions and sign-off with the buyer.
• Liaise with stores and vendors regarding pricing, product availability, promotions and action requests in a timely manner.
• Coordinate internal marketing activities (including ClubCard) and manage samples, images and pricing of promoted items with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and complete the Merchandising manual for sign-off by Buyers per the Buyers brief.
• Obtain supplier confirmation and submit TEM Bill backs to maintain and improve category profitability.
• Weekly analysis of new product launches within category against KPIs to provide insights for scorecards and reporting.
• Assist in speed-to-market for listing new products by submitting accurate forms and cost/sell price information.
• Maintain the product database (listing products, vendors, status, etc.).
• Coordinate and track supplier in-store promotion/product activation processes.
• Manage general office administration and ad hoc department duties.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Planning & organising

Decision making

Verbal & written communication

Education

B Degree or Diploma in Retail or Purchasing Management

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Clicks Group in Cape Town seeks a Category Assistant for NPD (Frontshop Beauty) to support merchandising and product development processes. The role reports to the NPD Buyer and focuses on listing accuracy, supplier coordination, and data administration.

The position emphasizes analytical support for product performance, promotions, ranges, and category reporting, with responsibilities spanning critical paths, pricing queries, and in-store activation coordination.