Category Trade Planning Manager - Non-Ed

ASDA; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Trade Planning Manager to join their Trade Planning & Category Strategy teams in Leeds. In this permanent full-time role, you will develop category strategies and own the trade plan to support growth objectives. You will collaborate across teams to influence trade plans, manage reviews, and ensure compliance, all while fostering an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Company pension up to 7%

Company car allowance of £5,700

15% staff discount

Wellbeing services, discounts, and inclusion networks

Enhanced parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, category management, or trade planning.
• Ability to work independently and within a matrix team structure.
• Experience working with customer data to develop actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Be the point of contact with the customer team to implement the strategic trade plan.
• Develop the category strategy program using analytics & insight.
• Manage post-launch reviews for range changes and promotions.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Independent working

Data analysis

Job description

Job Title

Category Trade Planning Manager - Non-Ed

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Project and Program Management - SF

Closing Date

16 June 2025

Job Description

Asda is looking for a Trade Planning Manager to work in our Trade Planning & Category Strategy teams on a full-time and permanent basis.

This role involves partnering with buyers, owning the trade plan, and developing category strategies to support the company's growth objectives. The position reports to the Senior Trade Planning Manager and covers all channels and formats.

Responsibilities

1. Be the point of contact with the customer team to implement the strategic trade plan across all channels.
2. Develop the category strategy program using analytics & insight to build effective trade plans.
3. Ensure legal and compliance messages are communicated to the customer.
4. Develop strategic plans for space & range as part of the category strategy.
5. Manage post-launch reviews for range changes and promotions.
6. Collaborate with marketing coordinators on wider initiatives as needed.

About You

• Experience in buying, category management, or trade planning.
• Ability to work independently and within a matrix team structure.
• Experience working with customer data to develop actionable plans.
• Ability to handle administrative tasks and meet deadlines.
• Conflict resolution skills, often with senior team members.
• Influence across different levels of the business.

Benefits

We offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days in the office, along with benefits including:

• Discretionary bonus
• Company pension up to 7%
• Company car allowance of £5,700
• 15% staff discount
• Wellbeing services, discounts, and inclusion networks
• Enhanced parental leave policies

We encourage colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and foster an inclusive environment.