Strategic Category Manager, FMCG & Retail Growth

Saputo Inc.; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Progression opportunities

Enhanced pension

Health cash plan

Thrive app

Long service recognition

Life assurance

Discounted products

Free on-site parking

Staff restaurant

Holidays 25 + 8 bank

My Staff Shop

Job summary

Saputo Inc. in the UK is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to drive insights across cheese, butter and spreads. You’ll work closely with strategic retailers, lead category plans, and translate large data sets into actionable recommendations to optimise ranges and promotions.

You will build strong internal and external relationships, own the portfolio strategy, and contribute to growth through analytical excellence and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong record of success in an FMCG environment.
• Clever use of data to inform recommendations and strategy.
• Experience developing category plans and range reviews.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with strategic retailers on product, price, promotions, and range decisions.
• Build and manage internal/external relationships with a clear contact strategy.
• Translate customer and market data into actionable insights for category strategies.
• Lead internal category ownership for a key strategic portfolio.

Skills

FMCG experience

Retail relationships

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Tools

Market data tools

Job description

Saputo Inc. in the UK is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to drive insights across cheese, butter and spreads. You’ll work closely with strategic retailers, lead category plans, and translate large data sets into actionable recommendations to optimise ranges and promotions.

You will build strong internal and external relationships, own the portfolio strategy, and contribute to growth through analytical excellence and cross-functional collaboration.