Data-Driven Manufacturing Category Insight Lead

Morrisons; Bradford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Generous holiday

Pension contributions

Retail perks & discounts

Free parking

Job summary

Morrisons is seeking a Category Manager - Manufacturing to work across Morrisons and Myton customers, delivering category insights and data-driven recommendations. The role supports a data-driven manufacturing business and engages with store visits, NPD/EPD alignment, and cross-functional collaboration to drive revenue and margin growth.

You will build weekly/monthly reports, influence stakeholders, and develop long-term category plans—crucial for EBITDA growth and strong retailer partnerships.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the UK grocery market and Produce category.
• 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 and insights.
• Combine shopper, market & retailer data to understand market dynamics.
• Support category reviews and develop actionable recommendations.
• Influence stakeholders to launch EBITDA-winning categories.
• Build and maintain weekly/monthly reports for Morrisons and Myton using data sources like Kantar, IGD and Circana.
• Manage weekly store visits highlighting key differences to the Myton team and customers.
• Support long-term category planning and customer engagement.
• Aid aligned NPD & EPD delivery.
• Build strong relationships across manufacturing and retail teams.

Skills

UK grocery market knowledge

Produce category knowledge

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Job description

Morrisons is seeking a Category Manager - Manufacturing to work across Morrisons and Myton customers, delivering category insights and data-driven recommendations. The role supports a data-driven manufacturing business and engages with store visits, NPD/EPD alignment, and cross-functional collaboration to drive revenue and margin growth.

You will build weekly/monthly reports, influence stakeholders, and develop long-term category plans—crucial for EBITDA growth and strong retailer partnerships.