Assistant Category Manager

Truckline, part of Bapcor's Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG), is seeking an Assistant Category Manager to join our Category & Product Management team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong product knowledge with commercial awareness and a passion for supporting business growth.

Working closely with the Segment Manager, you'll help drive the performance of a key truck product segment through product ranging, supplier management, sales analysis, branch support and category development initiatives.

This is a diverse role that blends product management, supplier engagement, data analysis and branch support.

To be successful, you'll bring

Highly Regarded

- Experience in category management or product management
- Truck, heavy vehicle or aftermarket parts experience
- Supplier management experience
- MoPro ERP exposure
- EPC experience
- Exposure to pricing, inventory or product ranging decisions

Responsibilities

Supporting the growth and profitability of a key truck parts segment; Providing timely support to the branch network on product and technical enquiries; Assisting with stock ranging and range extension programs; Managing supplier relationships and identifying buying opportunities; Conducting competitor analysis and market research; Supporting pricing decisions and supplier price file management; Assisting with product selection and inventory decisions for Distribution Centres; Preparing monthly reports and performance analysis; Working closely with Marketing to support promotional strategies; Supporting branch range reviews and stock recommendations

Requirements

Parts Interpreter; Senior Parts Interpreter; Product Coordinator; Product Specialist; Category Support Officer; Internal Sales Specialist within the automotive aftermarket; Automotive aftermarket, truck parts or commercial vehicle experience; Strong product knowledge and commercial awareness; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong Excel and reporting capability; Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders; A proactive and self-motivated approach

Benefits

Diverse career opportunities within the Bapcor Group; Discounts across Bapcor products and services, including our Retail and Trade brands; Industry leading policies to support your work/ life balance (gender neutral parental leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave etc…); Paid birthday leave; Wellbeing support; Novated leasing and more