Assistant Category Manager

7 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Macpac Full time

**Work options**: Hybrid
- This is an amazing opportunity to work with one of Australia’s most respected, strong, and stable retail brands
- Flexible Hybrid working team
- Great benefits, including discounts across all brands

Macpac is Aotearoa New Zealand’s original outdoor brand. Founded in Ōtautahi Christchurch in 1973, we have made it our business to show people that life is better when you are outside. Today, we are happy when we are helping people push their boundaries. We are adventurers - and our goal is to facilitate adventure for as many people as we possibly can.

**What is in it for you?**
- Macpac is a socially conscious business, and we operate in a way that is both ethical and sustainable.
- As a leader in the outdoor retail space, we have a responsibility to protect and preserve our wild places, and we take that responsibility very seriously.
- You will get to join an organisation with a culture that is driven by innovation and creating awesome experiences for our customers and teams, and will have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse team that is representative of the communities we work in.
- Macpac is part of Super Retail Group who is a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) _Employer of Choice for Gender Equality_ citation holder.
- You will have access to generous team member perks and discounts across Super Retail Group’s brands - In Aotearoa New Zealand this includes Macpac and Supercheap Auto.

**Your team**:
The Assistant Category Manager supports the Category Manager to deliver a product category portfolio, maximising targeted customer appeal, and supporting Macpac’s strategic sales, profit and inventory aims.

The Assistant Category Manager supports the Buyer to ensure all aspects of the buying cycle and marketing/promotional activity are managed and deadlines met. Confidently executing your day to day tasks, these will include:

- Analyse and plan range change implementation and impacts
- Support Buyers to optimise range spread and price.
- Support the team in sales and inventory budget activities
- Work collaboratively across teams to ensure inventory is managed within KPI’s and in line with agreed strategies
- Report on product trends and performance
- Supports the design team in adhering to the critical path through each phase of the product development process

**About you**:

- Previous experience in an Apparel buying role is advantageous
- Customer centric - articulates and understands the customer
- Good commercial acumen
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- High attention to detail
- A team player who enjoys working in a positive team environment
- A love for the outdoors

**We Offer**:

- The opportunity to work for one of Australasia's Top 10 ASX listed retailers
- Access to our corporate perks program offering great deals on accommodation, flights, gyms, insurances and much more
- Generous discounts across all of our retail brands including rebel, BCF, Macpac and Supercheap Auto

N**ext steps**

If this sounds like a great opportunity and is aligned with your experience and passion for all things outdoor, we would love to hear from you and see if joining the Macpac Whanau could be your next career move.

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