BiGDUG, a strongbrand of TAKKT Group are seeking a CategoryAssistant to join their team, on amaternity cover, 14 month fixed term contract, with the opportunityto go permanent in Gloucester orDerby to shape the future of work! Youwill support category management and supply chain withmaintenance of existing and creation of new packaging productsoffered for sale on Davpack & BiGDUG. You will also offersupport to wider teams on product related queries and liaise withsupplier base asrequired.
Tasks:
* Create New Product Setup Sheets
* Update product cost and sell prices
* Ensuring product descriptions and images are up todate
* Assist with product photography asrequired
* Negotiate product prices withsuppliers as required supporting supply chain
* Support marketing team with content information andchecking content before release
* Assist inpreparing and implementing product sales
* Workwith warehouse and suppliers on QC and damaged deliverymatters
* Assist with reporting and providingproduct insights
* Monitor competitoractivities
* Help to ensure that google feed isup to date
Profile:
* Previous experience in a buying or product managementrole would be an advantage
* Competent in usingMicrosoft Office programs – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
* Good time keeping, ability to organise and prioritisetasks
* Adaptable and keen toprogress
* Good analytical skills and attentionto detail.
* Excellent literacy skills able tocreate attractive product content.
* Effectivecommunicator and relationship building skills
* Ability to work both independently and as part of theteam
* Suitable if you wish to start a career incategory management, procurement, supply chain management, onlineretail and other related areas.
Benefits:
* Work-life integration: You can organize your workinghours individually and flexibly, and we also offer up to four weeksof workation
* Work location: We offer a moderncompany building in a central location with excellent transportconnections
* Career and development: As part ofthe Haniel Group, you have access to a cross-company network andindividual training (training courses, seminars, lectures, etc.). Afurther training budget is available to you
* Sustainability and social responsibility: We activelypromote and reward the environmental awareness and socialresponsibility of our employees
* Holiday: 23days holiday plus your birthday off as well as bankholidays
* Death: Death in service of 4 x yoursalary
* Pension: contributory pension of5%
* Discounts: Shopping discounts throughsalary extras
* Health: Access to private GP24/7 and Employee Assistance Programme; free eye tests for VDUusers
Interested?Then join our team and become part of TAKKT Group, a listedcompany! We are the leading provider in B2B omnichannel commercefor business equipment and are looking for motivated individuals toshape the future of work with us. With our successful brands likeBIGDUG, Gerdmans, kaiserkraft, ratioform and Runelandhs we workevery day on innovative and sustainable solutions and products thatmake the workday of our customers, and our own, the best it can be.Apply now, become part of our team and shape newworlds ofwork!