Role Purpose

The Merchandise Manager will assume overall responsibility for the growth and profitability of a specific category, whilst managing a team of direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership of the category teamSet strategic direction for the categoryDeliver business & customer objectivesDevelop and implement category plansIdentify market/product opportunitiesDevelop annual Item Class budgetsGrow sales & GP (achieve annual budget no’s)In partnership with GPC Pricing, develop and implement category pricing strategyDeliver supplier income targetsIntroduce X% of new products p.a.Achieve Inventory targetsConduct range reviewsMaximize Digital channel opportunities (B2C/B2B)Develop and implement annual promotional plans (retail & trade)Develop and maintain supplier relationships including regular supplier QBRsManage category communicationGrow Own Brand salesIdentify and execute Trading Terms improvements with procurement teamExecute RFP/RFQ plans with procurement teamLead & develop Trans-Tasman teamCreate a safe working environmentWork with Replenishment team to ensure availability at DC and store level meet/exceed agreed goalsDevelop methodologies for calculating and tracking the market size and share of the categories

Looking after you:

We are committed to ensuring our people are well looked after. In addition to a rewarding and challenging career, we will provide:

Staff discounts across the GPC Asia Pacific group of CompaniesPrivate health insurance discountsEmployee assistance programA highly safety conscious work environmentWe proactively support our working parents in a variety of meaningful ways, and our parental leave top-up allowance is one of the ways we do thisPaid volunteer leave allowing you to give back to your chosen charity/community organisationAccess to GPC’s exciting employee platform MOVE, unlocking amazing discounts at top retailers, business announcements, e-cards and our employee recognition program, plus so much more!

GPC Asia Pacific

Movement is in our DNA. We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA, McLeod Accessories and Motion Industries.

Yet we are more than just a parts and service company. We propel people forward

With over 8000 team members in Asia Pacific, and 60k+ globally, being part of Genuine Parts Company won’t leave you standing still. Reach is key to our success. Learn more about our business online at www.gpcasiapac.com

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