Category Assistant - atomica

At Wesfarmers Health we strive to make health, beauty and wellness experiences simpler, more affordable and easier to access for all Australians.

Our portfolio includes well-known names like Priceline and Priceline Pharmacy, as well as our medi-aesthetics brands, Clear Skincare Clinics and SILK Laser Clinics. In the digital space, we're proud to have SISU Health and InstantScripts—and most recently, we've launched our newest beauty retail brand, atomica.

About us:

What began in 1910 as a small co-operative of just three pharmacies has grown into Wesfarmers Health—a leading Australian organisation in health, beauty, and wellness.

Today, Wesfarmers Health proudly employs over 3,600 team members, all committed to delivering accessible, innovative, and trusted health and beauty services to Australians nationwide, across retail, medi-aesthetics, digital health, and wholesale and supply chain operations.

What you'll do:

We're looking for a proactive and ambitious Category Assistant to help manage and grow our vibrant atomica range. This is your chance to work alongside experienced Category Managers, learn the ropes of category management, and make a real impact in a fast-paced retail environment.

You'll support the day-to-day running of atomica, keep operations on track, and use your analytical skills to uncover trends that shape planning, buying, and pricing decisions. With a mix of admin, analysis, and problem-solving, no two days will be the same.

What you'll be doing:

• Support promotional planning, marketing execution, and campaign coordination to drive category performance
• Assist with product lifecycle management including new line setup, ranging updates, and clearance activity
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate product information, pricing, and promotional execution
• Maintain category systems and ensure data accuracy across pricing, ranging, and product information
• Analyse customer data to uncover insights that drive category strategy and enhance the Priceline customer experience
• Support the delivery of category initiatives from insights to procurement, inventory, store and online operations, through to stock resolution
• Manage ecommerce data and images
• Support the setup and launch of new store openings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver sales growth and meet category targets
• Ensure smooth execution of daily operations while keeping the customer at the centre of everything you do

If you're organised, analytical, a great communicator, and eager to grow your career in retail, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience as a Category, Buying or Merchandise Assistant
• Desirable experience in the pharmaceutical, beauty or retail industry
• Basic understanding of Category Management and the relevant legislation
• A basic understanding of inventory management processes and flow on impacts
• Sound analytical skills to analyse data, draw out and communicate rudimentary insights
• Strong data management skills, including maintaining and reporting
• Growth mindset, continually looking to improve ways of working and grow the portfolio
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and adapt to ensure priorities to varying timelines are met in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with high level of proficiency in excel required
• Tertiary Qualification (Business, Finance, Procurement, Marketing or Retail)

Why us?

• Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline, atomica and Clear Skincare Clinics
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group
• Novated leasing options
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year
• Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation
• Food, coffee and health & wellbeing facilities onsite including a landlord operated gym
• Dedicated end of trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

Wesfarmers Health aims to become an employer of choice for First Nations Australians, through investments that attract, empower and retain First Nations team members within our stores, distribution centres, clinics and corporate offices.

As part of the Wesfarmers group, we provide authentic support through a diverse range of programs and initiatives, designed to empower you on your journey towards personal achievement and professional advancement