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As a Category Manager/ Planner/ Buyer you will drive the commercial performance of your category across all our formats. This role will be managing a category with scale and complexity, so you will need to have previous relevant commercial experience. You will be the key decision maker with the autonomy to deliver your category strategy.
Client Details
My client is a highly recognised brand with a multi-million pound turnover and an award-winning industry-leader.
Description
- Deliver and track against the key commercial KPI's of sales and profitability
- Calculate and advise on the optimum assortment for our customers that delivers on all of our commercial targets
- Generate a continuous pipeline of value creating initiatives to deliver sales and profitability
- Be responsible for the category and trade plan that aligns to the overarching business plan
- Work with the Buying team to negotiate with the supplier base, executing a clear strategy, and take the lead with ongoing maintenance/improvement of terms
- Define the pricing and promotional strategy for the category
- Product/supplier sourcing & development in line with strategy
- Deliver projects and trials within your area with cross-functional engagement
- Contribute to the annual budget building process.
Profile
- Previous buying/ commercial trading experience as an Assistant/ Junior Buyer
- Experience working with a fast-paced Retail/ FMCG business highly preferred
- Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
- Great stakeholder management with the ability to communicate and influence effectively
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation knowledge
- Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyse data
- Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary and holiday allowances.
- Annual bonus based on company and personal performance
- Hybrid working model from home and in the office
- Competitive pension contribution.
