Category AssistantContract - PermanentClosing date: 31st MayRecruitment Partner: David Hancock -
Due to an internal promotion, Boots Opticians have an exciting opportunity within the Commercial team for a full time Category Assistant. This role is key enabler to enhancing the efficiency of the Commercial team and driving business performance. If you are somebody who is looking to kickstart a career within a fast-paced Commercial function, or you're simply looking for a new challenge, this could be the role for you!
About the role
Reporting into the Category & Trading Manager, the Category Assistant supports every team within the function including Buying, Trading and Merchandising. Not only will you deal with a broad and varied supplier base, you'll also work closely with other internal teams such as Marketing, Operations and our stores.Tasks and key responsibilities include:· Building and maintaining great relationships with suppliers, stores and the wider Boots Opticians teams· New product set up across frames, lenses, contact lenses and accessories· Investigation and resolution of store queries· Management and execution of supplier invoicing· New supplier set up· Performance and Supplier reporting· Conducting competitor reviews and preparing market reports to share with the team
What you'll need to have
- Completer-Finisher with a good attention to detail who can organise and prioritise their workload effectively to meet deadlines· Team Player – effectively working with others to field support queries and resolve issues for stores, working with internal functions and supply chain service providers· Effective Communicator – you effectively communicate with different stakeholders, at different levels across various teams, both verbally and in writing.· Inquisitive – a key part of the role is resolving issues for stores and customers, which requires an ability to ask relevant questions to understand the root causes of issues. You will need to identify common trends in queries and issues and suggest improvements· Analytical skills - you have proven data analytics skills
It would be great if you also have
- Previous experience in a Commercial function
Our benefits
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan• Discretionary annual bonus• Generous employee discounts• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots Opticians
At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let's see what's possible when we change for the better.
What's next
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide
reasonable adjustments
to help you to be at your best.