Category Assistants & Specialists - Expression of Interest

Help bring great products to market.

At GPC Asia Pacific, we're always interested in connecting with organised, detail-focused professionals who are passionate about merchandise, category management and commercial operations.

This is an Expression of Interest for future opportunities within our Merchandise team, working across a variety of product categories in both Rowville, Victoria, and Brisbane Airport, Queensland.

What we're looking for

Our Category Assistants and Specialists play an important role in supporting category performance through administration, reporting, supplier coordination and promotional execution. Opportunities available across a range of roles and levels (eg Associate and Assistant Category Managers, Category Assistants, Category Managers, Product Managers etc).

Depending on the team, responsibilities may include:

• Maintaining product and pricing information
• Supporting category reporting and data analysis
• Assisting with promotional and catalogue activity
• Coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Preparing presentations and reports
• Supporting range reviews and product lifecycle activities
• Managing administrative tasks and maintaining data accuracy

About you

You'll thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working with data, systems and processes. You're highly organised, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy building strong working relationships

You'll likely bring:

• Experience in merchandise, buying, category, retail, FMCG or administration-based roles
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Confidence working with data and reporting
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn

A genuine interest in category management, buying or merchandise careers will be highly regarded.

Why GPC?

• Staff discounts across the GPC Asia Pacific group
• Free onsite parking
• Hybrid work environment
• Private health insurance discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer leave
• Parental leave top-up benefits
• Career opportunities across a large international organisation

GPC Asia Pacific

With more than 8,000 team members across Asia Pacific and over 60,000 globally, we're one of the region's largest automotive aftermarket and industrial parts businesses.

Interested in future opportunities? Submit your expression of interest and join our talent community today.

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.