As our Category Manager – Books, you will have the rare chance to shape the literary offering for two of Australasia's most iconic eCommerce destinations: Mighty Ape and Kogan.com. This is an awesome opportunity to be at the forefront of a fast‐paced, ASX‐listed business, driving growth across the Tasman.
Responsibilities
* Develop and execute strategic plans for the Books category, analysing performance data and market trends to hit sales and margin KPIs.
* Identify and secure new titles and ranges, negotiating favourable terms with global publishers and distributors.
* Analyse bestseller lists and competitor trends to keep the catalogue ahead.
* Manage and maintain book feeds to ensure the full range is accurately represented and available for purchase across all websites.
* Build strong relationships with key suppliers, run competitive tenders, and evaluate total landed costs.
* Monitor inventory levels to balance demand with minimal overstock; partner with Demand Planning for seamless replenishment.
* Oversee import timelines and coordinate with logistics teams for peak shipping and warehousing efficiency.
* Actively negotiate trading terms, drive price changes across channels, and partner with Marketing to ensure optimal merchandising.
* Manage rebate and co‐op invoicing claims, monitor weekly sales results, and complete range reviews to maximise outcomes.
Qualifications
* University degree in a relevant field (Commerce, Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or similar).
* Experience in Category ownership (Assistant, Junior or Category Manager) within eCommerce, Retail or FMCG; experience with Books and/or familiarity with the NZ market is highly regarded.
* Expertise with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables) and data‐driven decision making.
* Proven ability to influence stakeholders and negotiate optimal trading terms and prices.
* Proficiency with IT and cloud‐based tools, and ability to leverage AI tools for productivity and category insights.
* Comfortable working in a fast‐paced, dynamic environment where change is constant.
Benefits
* High ownership, autonomy and minimal red tape – your work will have real impact.
* Opportunity to shape strategy at our headquarters as an Intrepreneur.
* Employee perks: complimentary Kogan First Membership, exclusive team discounts, Health & Wellness program, learning & development, lunch & learns, hackathons, referral programme, company and team events, community engagement and extensive career development.
* Working with a forward‐looking eCommerce pioneer in Australia and New Zealand.
Additional Requirements
All new Kogan.com team members are required to undergo a National Police Record check and must have full‐time Australian working rights.
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