Your new role
Your new role…
At Sofology, we know that every detail counts when it comes to delivering an exceptional sofa experience. That’s why we’re looking for a Category Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of what we do - working closely with our Brand, Trade, Commercial Finance, and Supply Chain teams to make sure we have the right products, at the right time, in the right place.
It’s about planning, forecasting, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, so our customers can enjoy the very best from us.
A day in the life of…
A Category Assistant, here are just a few of the things you’ll be getting up to:
- Using data from Commercial Finance, Power BI, and analytics teams to forecast product materials and improve supplier availability.
- Working with Central Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics to plan stock capacity and align buys to budgets.
- Ordering stock and store displays in line with key critical path dates.
- Managing the online swatch process, ensuring replenishments are in place when needed.
- Keeping an eye on the market - analysing pricing trends and using benchmarking data to stay ahead of the competition.
- Overseeing new range launches and stock buys, making sure everything lands on time.
- Preparing analytics and data for key meetings, including quarterly reviews, strategy sessions, and campaign planning.
In an ideal world…
You will have the following experience…
- Experience in a category assistant or merchandising role, with strong commercial awareness.
- A natural with numbers - highly analytical, detail-focused, and confident working with data.
- Exceptionally organised, with great planning skills and a knack for keeping everything on track.
- Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets, with the ability to build complex range plans and forecasts.
- A great communicator and team player - able to work across departments and influence key stakeholders.
- Logical, solution-focused, and always ready to tackle a challenge.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Pay & Perks…
- Great basic salary with company bonus
- Plenty of opportunities to learn & grow.
- 30% discount across the Group, plus 15% for your friends and family
- Access to discounts at 100’s of high street retailers.
- Mental, physical and financial support (EAP)
- Enhanced maternity & adoption pay
- Spend up to £1,500 at Currys / PC World and spread the cost through Sofology.
- Additional days off, whether it’s your wedding, birthday or even the arrival of your new furry friend
- A contributory health scheme, flu vaccines, access to a Doctor and private health check
- Income protection, bereavement and life assurance - you can count on us to be there when it matters
- Holiday buy back scheme (5 days)
- Okay, so the list just goes on, but here’s a few more…. Sharesave, volunteer days and a cycle to work scheme!
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