Range Optimisation Manager

CO-OP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

28 days holiday

Pension 10%+ employer contributions

Onsite gym (Manchester HQ)

Private healthcare

Staff discount 30% on Co-op products

Job summary

CO-OP is seeking a senior Range Optimisation professional in Manchester to lead and develop our range optimisation strategy and team. You will work with commercial partners to translate category plans into optimised assortments across stores, backed by data-led decision making.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with internal and external partners, and driving changes to embed our range principles across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience with assortment planning, range review processes and category management.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to translate category strategies into optimised range assortments.

Responsibilities

• Own range guardrails and principles and ensure delivery through range reviews.
• Drive changes to embed range optimisation principles and guardrails.
• Lead, coach and develop the Range Optimisation team to meet objectives.
• Liaise with customer and commercial teams to translate category strategies into optimised ranges.
• Support projects, tests and trials to improve ranges.
• Use data and insights to optimise tools and systems for the right ranges in stores.
• Be commercially driven to fulfil business needs and motivate via leadership.
• Champion change and build strong internal/external relationships.
• Exhibit excellent communication to present, challenge and influence.

Skills

Range optimisation leadership

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Category management

Assortment planning

People development

Job description

• Own our range guardrails and principles and our store clustering strategy ensuring these are delivered against through range reviews
• Drive the change needed to embed our range optimisation approach, principles, and guardrails
• Lead, coach and develop the Range Optimisation team, empowering them to deliver against our strategic objectives
• Liaise closely with our customer and commercial teams to help translate category strategies into optimised range assortments
• Support and input into projects, tests and trials to find new ways of making our ranges even better
• Use data and insights to make sure we are optimising our tools and systems to help us get the right ranges in the right stores
• Be commercially driven to do the right things for our business, customers, and member owners
  The ability to motivate through inspirational leadership and to deliver business needs through a successful team
• The ability to champion change and invest time building strong relationships with a variety of internal and external partners
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present, challenge, and influence
• Experience and understanding of assortment planning, range review process and category management
  At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:
• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Private healthcare
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.