Assistant Category Manager Brakes, Lighting, Batteries, Wipers

Job Description

Provide regular analytics and operational support to the Category Manager across the Brakes,
Lighting, Batteries and Wipers automotive categories so the team can make fast, data-driven
assortment, pricing and promotional decisions. Keep day-to-day category processes (assortment
matrix data, competitor and pricing monitoring, reporting) running smoothly and accurately.

Responsibilities
• Prepare weekly performance reviews (revenue, product profit, margin, refunds, car-park
coverage) for Brakes, Lighting, Batteries and Wipers and surface where attention or corrective
action is needed.
• Maintain and adjust the assortment matrix in the system, generate SKU entry/exit proposals
based on rules and restrictions and ensure master data correctness.
• Run weekly competitor analysis (assortment, availability, pricing) and consolidate findings into
reports for the Category Manager.
• Validate that correct master data is available for generating the assortment matrix and
coordinate fixes with Product Catalogue Management / PIM.
• Support the Category Manager in preparing inputs for promotions, vendor reviews and cross-
functional coordination with Supply Chain, Marketing, Pricing and Demand Planning.

Qualifications

Qualifications (Essential)
• Bachelor's degree (or final-year student) in Economics, Business, Engineering, Automotive or
a related field
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to work with large data sets, spot anomalies and translate findings into clear, structured
reports.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage recurring weekly operational tasks without losing
quality.
• English at B1–B2 level (working with reports and cross-functional partners).

Qualifications (Desired)
• Basic knowledge of automotive aftermarket parts, ideally Brakes, Lighting, Batteries or Wipers.
• Familiarity with TecDoc, OEM cross-references or PIM / catalogue systems.
• Previous internship or junior experience in category management, e-commerce operations,
merchandising or commercial analytics.

Additional Information

Please send us CV in English language