Category Specialist

7 days ago

Auckland City, New Zealand The Warehouse Group Full time

**Company Description**
Are you a recent graduate with strong administrative and organisational skills, passionate about retail, and eager to kickstart your career? Or do you have solid store experience, a strong understanding of products, and a desire to learn about the behind-the-scenes operations that bring products to our stores?

The Warehouse Group (TWG) has become a Kiwi household name, and we proudly recognise the role that we play in communities throughout New Zealand. We are the largest general merchandise retailer in NZ across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery & Noel Leeming. We are at an exciting point in our journey where our focus is on becoming brand-centric, aiming to deliver an unparalleled experience for our customers. Agility and collaboration are cornerstones of our work culture, empowering us to adapt swiftly and work seamlessly together. By being brand-led and retail-focused, we are intentional about placing the right people in the right roles, allowing us to perform work that truly makes a difference.

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual to step into an exciting administrative role with a real difference As a Category Specialist at Noel Leeming, you will be part of our merchandise team, supporting the day-to-day operational administration, acting as a key contact for supplier relationships, and providing buying assistance to our Category Buyers.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Managing product orders efficiently, ensuring they are placed, tracked, and delivered on schedule
- Raising purchase orders and managing barcode processes
- Maintaining accurate product data and imagery
- Handling supplier invoices and updating supplier information
- Assisting with advertising and promotional plans
- Monitoring and reporting on sales results
- Providing general administrative and systems support
- Supporting key seasonal events such as Christmas, Easter, and Mother’s Day by managing samples and critical paths

**Qualifications**
With plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills in real time, you’ll be a proactive self-starter who thrives in the fast-paced retail environment. You’ll be able to collaborate with internal teams and build strong relationships with external suppliers. No two days will be the same

We are looking for someone who is:

- Highly organised with excellent prioritisation and time management skills
- A natural problem-solver with a curious mindset and a drive to find solutions
- Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and analytical skills
- A confident communicator, both verbally and in writing

On our wish list:

- Strong administrative experience and robust organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- A passion for retail and an eagerness to work in a dynamic environment
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow

**Additional Information**
We offer a dynamic and supportive team environment working with like-minded people within a business that cares about and recognises individuals.

We also offer a range of benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career which include flexible working arrangements, team member discounts, wellbeing support, leave benefits and more

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