Category Manager
HybridMount Waverley, Victoria, Australia
Job Summary
Build and execute category growth plans while managing pricing strategy, margin performance, and competitor analysis for a diverse spare parts portfolio. Own product range decisions, plan promotions and catalogues, and partner with marketing on go-to-market activity. Manage supplier relationships, negotiate rebates, and optimise inventory levels across distribution centres to drive clearance and exit strategies for slow-moving stock. Collaborate with internal teams and franchise networks to influence sales, margin, and growth across a national store network. This hands-on role requires 3–5 years of category management experience in automotive or retail environments.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years' experience in Category Management
- 3–5 years' experience in Buying / Merchandise
- 3–5 years' experience in Product Management
- Background in retail, wholesale, or trade environments
- Exposure to managing multiple categories or SKUs
- Experience in automotive, aftermarket or spare parts
- Knowledge of supplier funding / rebates / trading terms
- Strong commercial and analytical mindset
- Confident negotiator
- Ability to turn data into clear actions and decisions
- Solid understanding of Pricing and margin management
- Solid understanding of Inventory and demand planning
- Ability to balance strategy with hands-on delivery
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