Wholesale Category Controller

6 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Coop Full time

**Wholesale Category Controller**
£46,400 - £58,000 plus benefits (Work Level 5)
Hybrid working with some travel to one of our offices (Manchester or Scunthorpe)

We’re looking for a Category Controller to join us here at Nisa. In this role you’ll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and our offices either in Manchester or Scunthorpe (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-polcy).

As a Category Controller, we’ll look to you to make sure that the right product proposition, ranges, and promotions are offered to our customers and that these are executed effectively, in line with Nisa values and the One Buyer model. You’ll make sure that all responsibilities related to proposition delivery are maintained for our customers in line with GSCOP and competition laws.

**What you’ll do**
- Select an effective wholesale range from the master assortment and suggest any additional wholesale specific requirements
- Influence and input into promotional plans and set these up on our system
- Support the setting of WSP, working with Co-op buyers to finalise negotiations
- Negotiate activation monies with suppliers in line with the One Buyer framework
- Work collaboratively with Co-op buyers to make sure they cover the strategic needs of wholesale in all range reviews
- Drive strategic and tactical trade activities, for example, through the creation of loyalty deals and the day to day management of own brand mix

**This role would suit people who have**
- Relevant buying experience or experience of working in a wholesale environment
- A proven track record of delivering results
- A strong customer and market focus
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to challenge and influence

**Why Nisa?**

As part of our Nisa team, you’ll get all the great benefits, training, and opportunities you’d expect in a large business like Co-op, as well as the close-knit culture and breadth of exposure that comes with working for a much smaller organisation. Your package includes:

- 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services)
- An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
- A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Coaching and training to support your career development
- Hybrid and flexible working options to support your work/life balance
- Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn
- YuLife app - rewarding you for exercising with discounts and vouchers for your favourite brands

**Building a diverse working environment**

We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing



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