Hybrid Range & Space Transformation Analyst

4695 Broadford; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

28 days holiday

Pension with employer contributions

Onsite gym access

Discounts on Coop products

Stream salary access

Virtual healthcare

24/7 colleague support

Training and development

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Co-op in Manchester city centre is recruiting a proactive Range and Space Transformation Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role offers hybrid working with one day weekly in the office and a salary of £40,000–£46,000 plus benefits.

You’ll help modernise tools and processes for planning ranges and space, collaborate across Range, Space, Technology and Change, and ensure new systems are designed, tested and embedded.

Qualifications

• Experience working with retail, category management, merchandising or space planning systems.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and turn findings into actionable insights.
• Experience supporting system implementations, business change projects or process improvement initiatives.
• Good understanding of retail operations and the role range and space planning plays in delivering commercial performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work across different teams.
• The ability to learn quickly, solve problems collaboratively and adapt in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of range and space transformation project, helping to implement new tools, systems and processes.
• Analyse data, workflows and user requirements to identify opportunities for improvement and support business decisions.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Technology, Change and SRM teams to help shape practical, user‑focused solutions.
• Support system testing, validation activities and issue resolution to ensure new functionality is fit for purpose.
• Help maintain data quality and consistency across range and space systems.
• Produce clear reports, insights and recommendations to support programme delivery and ongoing performance.
• Assist with change activities, including the development and delivery of user training, communications and process documentation.
• Monitor system performance and user feedback, helping to identify enhancements and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Build strong relationships across the business, acting as a trusted point of contact for transformation activity.
• Support the Range and Space Transformation Lead in delivering key programme milestones and objectives.

Skills

Retail experience

Analytical skills

System implementations

Retail operations knowledge

Communication & stakeholder management

Adaptability & problem-solving

Job description

Co-op in Manchester city centre is recruiting a proactive Range and Space Transformation Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role offers hybrid working with one day weekly in the office and a salary of £40,000–£46,000 plus benefits.

You’ll help modernise tools and processes for planning ranges and space, collaborate across Range, Space, Technology and Change, and ensure new systems are designed, tested and embedded.