Category Assistant (Graduate)

Category Assistant Location: Pyrmont, NSW (Hybrid) Contract type: Full-time About Us At Stuart Alexander & Co, we are one of Australia’s largest privately-owned FMCG companies, importing, marketing, and distributing premium brands including Chupa Chups, Mentos, Tabasco, Biscoff & Hershey’s. We are passionate about building long-term brand equity and delivering exceptional value to our customers. Everything we do is grounded in a strong set of values that encourage bold thinking, accountability, collaboration, clear communication, and genuine care - for our people, our partners, and our brands. About the Role As a Category Assistant, you’ll play a key support role within our Category & Shopper Activation team. You’ll help drive category and customer strategies by delivering actionable insights, supporting decision-making with data, and collaborating across multiple functions. This is an ideal role for someone analytical, curious, and eager to build a career in FMCG - including recent graduates or those transitioning from a graduate program. Key Responsibilities Category Expertise • Support Category Managers across the Confectionery and Food & Beverage portfolios to develop insights that are both consumer-focused and commercially led. • Contribute to key Category workstreams including range reviews, brand business reviews, NPD planning, pricing & promotional analysis, and merchandising strategy. Champion Consumer & Retailer Data • Manage key data platforms, primarily Circana/IRI scan databases and Power BI dashboards. • Maintain and enhance analytics/reporting tools, including brand and customer KPI tracking and shopper panel templates. • Promote internal adoption and use of data and insights tools. Continuous Improvement • Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline administrative tasks. • Drive process efficiencies across key workstreams. • Encourage a collaborative and aligned approach across internal stakeholders and external partners (including customer accounts and brand partners). What You'll Bring • 1–2 years of experience in Category, Sales, or Marketing—ideally within the FMCG industry. • Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Data Science/Statistics, or related field. • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint). • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, derive insights, and work with multiple data sources. • Outcome-focused with the ability to turn data into actionable insights • Eagerness to learn and explore new subjects • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build internal relationships • Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational abilities • Commercial awareness and interest in the retail/FMCG landscape Why Join Us? At Stuart Alexander & Co, we believe work should be as enjoyable as it is rewarding. We foster a positive and supportive workplace culture that celebrates both individual contributions and team success. • Hybrid work options (Tuesdays & Fridays WFH) • Vibrant Pyrmont location close to cafes, transport & the harbour • Career development opportunities across a growing business • Regular team events, training sessions & social initiatives • Work with iconic global brands in a colourful, fast-paced industry How to Apply If you’re excited about contributing to a passionate team and growing your career in FMCG, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 11/16/2025