Category Manager - FMCG & Retail Strategy Lead

Saputo Inc.; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working 4 days in office

Progression opportunities

Enhanced pension contributions

Health cash plan

Thrive wellbeing app

Long service recognised every 5 years

Life assurance 4x pay

Discounted branded products

Free on-site parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

25 holidays + 8 bank holidays

Staff Shop discounts

Job summary

Saputo UK is seeking a category management professional to partner with strategic retailers and lead portfolio items in a high-performing team. You will use data-driven insights to shape product ranges, promotions and merchandising, delivering results.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and delivering win‑win outcomes for customers and Saputo. Hybrid working, strong progression opportunities, and a supportive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in an FMCG environment.
• Strong relationships with retailers and internal stakeholders.
• Data-driven with ability to translate data into clear recommendations.
• Experience in developing and reviewing category plans and range reviews.
• Knowledge of merchandising and POS planning.
• Ability to turn external data into actionable insights.
• Ambitious, hands-on, ownership-focused.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with strategic retailers, providing category management expertise across product, price, promotions, range, merchandising, and shoppers.
• Build internal and external relationships with a clear contact strategy.
• Act as voice of customers to align strategy for win-win outcomes.
• Lead internal category initiatives for key portfolio areas.

Skills

FMCG experience

Retailer relationships

Data analysis

Category management

Merchandising principles

Data tools

Tools

Market data tools

Job description

Saputo UK is seeking a category management professional to partner with strategic retailers and lead portfolio items in a high-performing team. You will use data-driven insights to shape product ranges, promotions and merchandising, delivering results.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and delivering win‑win outcomes for customers and Saputo. Hybrid working, strong progression opportunities, and a supportive benefits package are provided.