12 Jun 2026

Junior Category Manager - Consumer Electronics

Kogan.com

South Melbourne

12 Jun 2026

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Kogan.com seeks a Junior Category Manager for consumer electronics in South Melbourne, Australia. The role involves owning the category portfolio, sourcing products, managing supplier relationships, and using data and AI tools to optimize strategy. Requires a university degree and experience in category management or buying, ideally in eCommerce or retail.

AI-enabledOn-siteFull-timeEntry LevelCategory ManagementSupplier Management

Junior Category Manager - Consumer Electronics

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AI-enabledOn-siteFull-timeEntry LevelCategory Management

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, AU

Work Model

On-site

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Junior

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Category ManagementSupplier ManagementNegotiationP&L ManagementInventory ManagementPricing StrategyData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelVLOOKUPPivot TablesAI ToolsCloud-based ToolsStakeholder ManagementMarketingE-commerce

Soft Skills

CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingCommercial AwarenessAdaptabilityAgilityProactiveInnovativeRelationship Building

Key Responsibilities

•Identify commercial opportunities for category expansion, sourcing and developing new products.
•Engage and source key suppliers locally and internationally.
•Actively manage daily category operations including planning, promotional activity, inventory management, shipping, and logistics.
•Manage and engage with key stakeholders to build effective working relationships.
•Maximise profitability of all products through deep understanding of the category and market.
•Actively negotiate the best possible trading terms and prices.
•Drive and control price changes across different sales channels.
•Ensure timely introduction of new products and efficient inventory management.
•Monitor inventory levels to achieve category goals and KPIs.
•Partner with Marketing & Promotions teams to ensure product listings are well merchandised and discoverable.

Junior Category ManagerConsumer ElectronicsPurchasingeCommerceRetailTechCategory ManagementSupplier ManagementData-DrivenAI Tools

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Soft Skills

CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingCommercial AwarenessAdaptabilityAgilityProactiveInnovativeRelationship Building

Key Responsibilities

•Identify commercial opportunities for category expansion, sourcing and developing new products.

•Engage and source key suppliers locally and internationally.

•Actively manage daily category operations including planning, promotional activity, inventory management, shipping, and logistics.

•Manage and engage with key stakeholders to build effective working relationships.

•Maximise profitability of all products through deep understanding of the category and market.

•Actively negotiate the best possible trading terms and prices.

•Drive and control price changes across different sales channels.

•Ensure timely introduction of new products and efficient inventory management.

•Monitor inventory levels to achieve category goals and KPIs.

•Partner with Marketing & Promotions teams to ensure product listings are well merchandised and discoverable.