Pod Talent is partnering with a massive player in a rapidly growing consumer goods market, looking for a Category Assistant to support their team in North London.
As a Category Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the procurement team to drive sales growth. Your focus will be on providing commercial and analytical support to help optimise team performance - managing supplier communication, maintaining product listings, and analysing sales data to inform decision-making.
In this role:
You will…
Manage administrative tasks for suppliers, including pricing updates, new supplier setup, and competitive product checks
Ensure accurate product ranging on the website, delisting obsolete items, and checking product information and attributes
Provide regular reports and handle ad hoc data requests for the buying team
Oversee promotional activities, supplier invoicing, and internal system updates to ensure accuracy and compliance
Maintain the supplier database, support customer queries, and assist with cross-functional tasks across buying categories
About you:
Entry Level Category Assistant role
Well organised, punctual, calm under pressure
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Strong analytical skills, ideally Proficient with Excel in order to manipulate data
Detail orientated and able to spot mistakes and self-correct
Able to work on their own when needed
Positive about working for a smaller business
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