Category Assistant

About Us

At the Independent Hardware Group, we are passionate and committed to our purpose of championing successful independent businesses Australia wide and at the same time strengthening local communities’ one postcode at a time. We’re the leading partner to over 635 independently owned stores – giving them a competitive advantage to take the big chains to task, and with the trusted, strong heritage, hardware brands of Mitre 10 and Home Hardware, we enable retailers to the best stores in their town and as such ensuring builders, renovators and DIY’ers build, renovate and maintain the best homes for Australian families. The business is the 2nd largest player in the Australian hardware market. It is Trade focused with a competitive DIY offer with a rich consumer engagement supported by digital capabilities.  

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Metcash family as a Category Assistant. The successful candidate will be based in Heatherton and working for the Hardware pillar.  You will provide support to the Category Manager, assist in planning as well as contributing to the efficient operation of the Merchandise Department. You will also assist the Business Unit Manager in relation to reports, correspondence and communications (internal and external) plus much, much more.

In this Role

• Masterfile Maintenance including price adjustments and general product file information
• Co-ordination and administration of catalogue and digital promotional submissions, loading promotional files and administration of samples/images.  You will also get involved with product selection and presenting deals as required, conduct copy and product proofing and reviewing performance
• Assist with major promotional programs to drive sales, including planning & liaising with various depts within the business and the member network to ensure successful execution
• Preparing analysis work for category reviews as required by the Category Manager
• Monitoring stock levels on promotional lines and import ranges
• Manage store communications via Store Bulletins and dedicated Range Brochures
• As required, conduct competition check analysis on applicable products / categories
• Assisting with Events such as the Annual Expo
• Liase with and maintain positive relationships with both local and import suppliers
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business (inventory, ranging, marketing, promotions,  finance, supply chain, Customer Service)
• Form part of “Project Teams” as required

You’re Likely a Match If

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical ability & attention to detail
• Effective time and resource management skills
• Ability to show Initiative
• Customer-focused with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experienced in developing and maintaining quality systems (database)

Life at Metcash 

🌈 Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!

🌟 Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

🌿 Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

🌐 An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

💼 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

🏆 Proudly awarded “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.

🌍 Recognised as 45th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity.

⚖️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022- 2023

🥇 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

💸 Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”.

About Us

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Join us and be part of something bigger!

#INHT