Category Assistant (Graduate)

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 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 Experience in Category, Sales, or Marketing is a plus. 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.