Assistant Category Manager

About the company

Bapcor Limited is a major automotive aftermarket business serving Australasia, offering parts, accessories, equipment and services. The company operates a large network of more than 950 stores and employs over 4,800 people across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. Its reputation is built on a broad product offering, deep industry knowledge and a strong focus on customer service.

Within the retail arm, the business operates brands including Autobarn, Autopro, Opposite Lock and Midas, and continues to expand.

About the role

Bapcor Retail is seeking a Category Assistant to join the Merchandise team. This role suits someone with retail exposure and solid analytical capability who wants to develop a career in category management. You will partner with a Category Manager to support pricing, promotions, product assortment decisions and supplier coordination across a fast-moving retail environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with category planning, promotional activity and new product introductions.
• Support pricing work, competitor tracking and market research.
• Prepare marketing briefs and help coordinate catalogue execution.
• Track product results and contribute to range review processes.
• Maintain data, reporting outputs and internal systems, including Excel and database tools.
• Work with suppliers, store teams and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and queries.
• Support the management of promotional inventory, clearance items and slow-moving stock.
• Help ensure store communications are accurate and campaign information is delivered correctly.

What the employer is looking for

The ideal candidate will have experience in a retail, merchandising or buying support position, along with strong Excel capability and an analytical approach. Attention to detail, the ability to juggle several priorities, confident stakeholder communication and a proactive attitude are also important. A willingness to learn and grow in the role is essential.

Additional information

Bapcor places strong value on customers, team members and the communities it serves, and expects people to work with commitment and integrity.

Benefits

• Access to a variety of career paths across the wider Bapcor Group.
• Employee discounts on Bapcor products and services, including retail and trade brands.
• Policies designed to support work-life balance, such as gender-neutral parental leave, purchase leave and volunteer leave.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Wellbeing support.
• Novated leasing and other benefits.

Inclusion statement

The company promotes an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identities, abilities and backgrounds. The hiring process is intended to be fair, accessible and free from bias.