Range & Space Transformation Analyst

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Co-op is seeking a Range and Space Transformation Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Manchester city centre. The role involves transforming tools and processes to manage ranges and space, with hybrid working one day per week.

You will help move from on-premise solutions to scalable platforms and support major transformation programmes. Collaboration across Range, Space, Technology and Change teams is essential to design, test and embed new systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with retail, category management, merchandising or space planning systems.
• Strong analytical skills to turn data into actionable insights.
• Experience supporting system implementations or process improvements.

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 with colleagues across Technology, Change and SRM teams to 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.

Job description

£40,000 to £46,000 per year, plus excellent benefits

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

11/09/2026

About this job

Range and Space Transformation Analyst £40,000 - £46,000 plus great benefits (Work level 6A) 12-month fixed-term contract Manchester city centre

• in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office one day per week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy). We're looking for a proactive Range and Space Transformation Analyst to join our team and help us modernise the tools and processes that support how we plan and manage ranges and space across Co-op.

You’ll play a key role in a major transformation programme, helping us move from our current on-premise solutions to more scalable, future-ready platforms that can support our growing business.

Working closely with colleagues across Range, Space, Technology and Change, you'll help make sure new systems and processes are designed, tested and embedded successfully.

Why this role matters The tools and systems we use to manage space, range and merchandising have a direct impact on how effectively we serve our customers and member-owners.

As we invest in new capabilities, you'll help make sure we have the right data, processes and technology in place to support better decision making and deliver a more efficient way of working.

Your insights and analytical approach will help us get the most from our new solutions and create a strong foundation for the future.

What you'll do

• 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 What you’ll bring We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria.

To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

• 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