Category Assistant in Rugby

Permanent, Hybrid, Full Time, 38.75 hours, Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5:30pm

Location: Rugby Head Office

Your new Company:

Häfele is an internationally trusted name supplying furniture fittings, ironmongery and hardware to the trade. We are recognised for our extensive range and quality of product as well as our expertise in the industry and excellent customer service.

Your new role:

This role reports into the Category Manager and will provide daily administrative support to a team of Product Group Managers, looking after new product information gathering, product query resolution, supporting the production of printed and digital product media, product data maintenance and supplier engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the introduction of new products by way of data collation from supplier partners, ensuring all data is complete, accurate and uploaded to deadlines
• Product data maintenance – ensuring accuracy of this information across various platforms
• Product notification – ensuring timely resolution
• Provide required support and assistance during the creation of printed and digital media
• Support the management and resolution of Vendor Compliance Reports, working interdepartmentally with colleagues

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Good communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• IT literate in Microsoft and relevant database systems
• Product knowledge (desirable not essential)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritise, use own initiative and work to deadlines

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive Salary with the added potential to earn an annual bonus of up to 3% of your yearly pay.
• Benefits including: Holiday of 23 days’ basic + 8 bank holidays in a complete year, increasing to 28 days basic with our length of service programme
• Health Cash plan scheme; Claim back up to £765 annually for medical and wellbeing costs for yourself, and up to £470 for dependent children.
• Additional benefits include: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support and guidance for you and your family
• 24/7 GP phone service for easy access to medical advice
• Quicker access to medical scans and surgical procedures
• Counselling services
• Discounts on gym memberships to help you stay active
• Hospital treatment insurance
• Huge range of shopping, restaurant and activity discounts
• Enhanced Pension Scheme to secure your financial future & regular financial awareness initiatives
• Life Cover – providing financial security for your loved ones.
• Take advantage of discounts on company stock.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Make your commute greener and healthier.
• Volunteering Days: 2 full days per 12 month period paid to volunteer at a registered charity and give back to the community

This is a full-time, permanent position. Core hours of work are 8:45am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, however, flexibility will be required for this role. The role is being offered with hybrid option meaning you would be site-based Monday and Tuesday and a further third day of your choice, with 2 days from home.

A job profile is available on request. Please send your current total remuneration package, CV and covering letter to the Recruitment Team.

Shortlisting and interviews for this role will take place while the advert is live; the vacancy will be closed as soon as the successful candidate is appointed. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.

We are committed to equal opportunities. At Häfele UK, we’re proud to be a Living Wage accredited employer, demonstrating our commitment to fair pay and the wellbeing of our people.