Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire, United Kingdom RI Talent Full time

Job Description

How you will spend your time:

Data Analytics and Category Management:

  • Conduct KPI performance assessments to gauge effectiveness.
  • Develop plans for proactive and reactive volume management.
  • Lead range reviews to optimize consumer and retailer outcomes.
  • Evaluate packaging size sustainability and suitability.
  • Analyze store performance factors and space arrangement.
  • Assess order profiles for accuracy and sales alignment.
  • Manage setup and post-implementation analysis for new products.
  • Evaluate and adjust distribution strategies as needed.
  • Provide support for short and long-term range reviews.
  • Analyze planograms and offer implementation recommendations.

Supplier Service:

  • Facilitate category performance reviews with suppliers.
  • Provide best practice guidance to new colleagues.
  • Review supplier product performance and offer insights.
  • Analyze seasonality and promotion effectiveness.
  • Assess secondary space impact and follow-through.

Business Development and Stakeholder Management:

  • Manage relationships with Tesco and fresh food suppliers.
  • Build strong relationships with retailers for advice and support.
  • Act as a liaison between suppliers and retailers.
  • Demonstrate added value in category management.
  • Identify opportunities for upselling and new business.

Qualifications:

  • 10 to 15 years retail experience specifically with supply chain working within fresh food industry
  • Experienced at managing relationships with leading organizations within retail industry
  • Strong data analytic and category management skills
  • Strong networking, client relationship and business development skills
  • Experience of managing a team of category analysts from graduate level through to experienced hires
  • Strong team and growth mentality
  • Most importantly A Class player mentality
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