Category Insight Manager, Manufacturing — Data-Driven Growth

Morrisons; Bradford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% colleague discount in stores and 1

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension contributions

Perks with 850+ retailers

Free parking onsite

Family friendly policies including 26+

Job summary

Morrisons is seeking a Category Manager - Manufacturing to drive insight-led category development across Morrisons and Myton customers. You will support the Senior Manufacturing Manager to deliver 3-year revenue and margin plans, turning data into actionable wins for retailers and suppliers.

You will analyse category trends, build robust reports, and influence stakeholders to deliver EBITDA-positive categories while forging strong cross-functional relationships across manufacturing and retail

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the UK grocery market and key market data sets.
• Food manufacturing & retailer process understanding - Category - NPD & Final Product relationship.
• Financial acumen to support the delivery of financial plans and targets.
• Ability to manage & influence peers.
• Confident presenter and ability to forge & develop relationships internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Identify category & consumer trends across Morrisons and Myton customers.
• Aggregate shopper insights and market data to understand market dynamics.
• Support category reviews and develop actionable recommendations.
• Influence stakeholders to launch EBITDA-driving categories.
• Build and maintain weekly/monthly reports using data sources (Kantar, IGD, Circana, MoreViu).
• Lead weekly store visits highlighting key points of difference to teams and customers.
• Contribute to long-term category plans and sustained customer engagement.
• Coordinate NPD/EPD alignment with manufacturing and retail teams.

Skills

UK grocery market knowledge

Food manufacturing & retailer process

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Presenting & relationship building

Job description

Morrisons is seeking a Category Manager - Manufacturing to drive insight-led category development across Morrisons and Myton customers. You will support the Senior Manufacturing Manager to deliver 3-year revenue and margin plans, turning data into actionable wins for retailers and suppliers.

You will analyse category trends, build robust reports, and influence stakeholders to deliver EBITDA-positive categories while forging strong cross-functional relationships across manufacturing and retail