BIGDUG, a strong brand of TAKKT Group is seeking motivated individuals to join their team in Gloucester as Category Assistant to shape the future of work!

Tasks:

• Working closely with the Category Manager to identify new product opportunities across stocked and dropship products from existing and new suppliers
• Carry out regular range reviews to identify opportunities to develop or rationalise ranges
• Manage slow moving and obsolete stock
• Work with Pricing Team to ensure ranges are competitive in the market
• Ensure sales and margin targets met in accordance with annual budget forecasts
• Identification of cost down opportunities across existing and new suppliers in the UK, Europe and Far East
• Optimisation of web content to include copy, images and supporting information
• Investigate QC issues raised by the Warehouse or Customer Services team
• Assist Customer Services and Business Services with product specification enquiries
• Attend regular meetings with the wider Ecommerce and Marketing teams to identify opportunities or trends that require action

Profile:

• The role is largely computer based, so computer skills are essential along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience in a buying or product management role would be an advantage
• Adaptable and keen to progress
• Ability to work both independently and as part of the team
• A team player with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels as well as building relationships externally with supply partners
• Good organisational and numerical skills, with an analytical mind with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commercially focused with the ability to engage customers

This is a fixed term contract, covering maternity for an initial period of 6 months (with the possibility to extend). The role is on a hybrid remote basis based at our Bristol Road, Gloucester office and also working from home.

Benefits:

• Career and development: Thanks to our membership in the Haniel group, access to a cross-corporate network and individual development programs

• Work-Life-Integration: Individually designed flexible and mobile working models
• Workplace: Modern company building in a central location with excellent transport connections
• Well-being and health: In-house canteen and various offers for health and sports
• Sustainability and social responsibility: Sustainability is part of our corporate strategy, which is why we actively promote and reward environmental awareness and social responsibility among our employees
• Family service: Whether it is child care, housekeeping, senior care or moving, PME Family Service is there for our employees in every situation

Interested? Then join our team and become part of TAKKT Group, a listed company! We are the leading provider in B2B omnichannel commerce for business equipment and are looking for motivated individuals to shape the future of work with us. With our successful brands like BIGDUG, certeo, Gerdmans, KAISER+KRAFT, ratioform and Runelandhs we work every day on innovative and sustainable solutions and products that make the workday of our customers, and our own, the best it can be. Apply now, become part of our team and shape new worlds of work!

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