Description We’re looking for an early career or graduate level Category Analyst to join our Grocery team on a 12month fixed term contract as a leave replacement. Purpose: This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Category Management, FMCG, or Retail Strategy, with hands on exposure to Australia’s major grocery retailers – Woolworths and Coles. This role reports to the Head of Category Development – Grocery and is based across our Warriewood and Surry Hills offices, with a hybrid working arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days from home). Responsibilities include: Support the execution of category and channel initiatives for Grocery retailers Assist with day‑to‑day category development tasks that keep projects on track Analyse data (sales, promotional and category related) to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities that influence decision-making. Track and evaluate promotional activity and support post-promotions reviews. Assist in building and updating planograms and shelf layouts to maximise product visibility. Help forecast volumes for new product launches Maintain and update reports, dashboards and trackers used internally and with retail partners What we offer? A role that is developmental for an early career or graduate to gain category management experience and commercial experience for an in-depth grocery channel. Great benefits to support your health and wellbeing, including access to discounted products Mental health support for you and your family through our Sonder assistance program Who are you? Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Commerce, or a related discipline A recent graduate up to an early career professional with up to 2 years of category management, customer-facing or shopper marketing type roles within FMCG, retail, or consumer healthcare and pharmacy sectors. Familiarity with space planning software & planogram tools will be an added advantage. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and support commercial decision-making. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present insights and influence stakeholders. Blackmores Group is a leading natural health company with proud Australian heritage, with extensive reach across Asia Pacific. Founded by visionary naturopath Maurice Blackmore in 1932, our vision is to connect every person on earth to the healing power of nature by combining our knowledge of nature and science to deliver quality health solutions to people and their pets everywhere, every day. Blackmores Group operates in over 12 markets, with headquarters and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Australia, and offices across South East Asia and China. Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Blackmores Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners if required. Your respect for this process is appreciated.