Category Manager

SDUK's brands include the Nations favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.We have an opportunity for a Category Manager to join our team to work across our Cheese and Plant-Based Categories. The role will report to the Senior Category and Net Revenue Manager and be responsible for managing high-profile retail customers. YOULL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BYProvide objective category management expertise to key strategic customers in the areas of product, price, promotions, range, merchandising, shoppers and coverage to enable Saputo to be viewed as trusted Category expert within our categories and beyond. Support the senior category manager to develop, deliver, communicate and embed the vision and strategy for the category growth drivers within ourcustomersbusinesses.Build strong relationships with buying, planning & merchandising contacts with a clear contact strategy and use category/segment knowledge to proactively highlight business issues/opportunities/risks to relevant commercial and marketing colleagues internally.Deliver monthly reports and insight to our customers and internally to identify new opportunities for growthLead the range review process with some of our Key customers, while supportingSaputobrand initiatives andNPDdelivery by providing category rationale for our customers.Be the voice of our customers internally to ensure our strategy aligns and delivers a win/win outcomeYOURE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE 2-3+yearsCategory Managementexperience with a strong record of success in a Blue ChipFMCGenvironment A proven track record of building relationships with retailersProven ability to handle large amounts of data and translate into clear simple specific recommendationsProven experience in the development, implementation and review of category plans and range reviewsGood knowledge of merchandising principles and point of purchase planningStrong analytically & proficient in the use of external market data tools with the ability to turn data into insight using and interpretingIRI, Nielsen,Kantar, retailer-specific systems.WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH Flexible, autonomous and inclusive working environmentBonuspaid quarterlyPrivate Health CareHealth Cash Plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeingGenerous employer pension contributionsLife AssuranceFree, onsite parkingDiscounted branded products25 Holidays + 8 bank holidays My Staff shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings -providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CVs supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.JBRP1_UKTJ
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