Trading Category Finance Analyst – Margin & Growth

Morrisons; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK supermarket is seeking an experienced category manager to oversee product trading, manage stock levels, and collaborate with suppliers to enhance sales and margin. This role involves strategic planning, performance monitoring, and supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills to influence various departments and drive the annual business plan effectively. A generous benefits package is offered, including colleague discounts and an annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Annual bonus scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension contributions

Private healthcare

Perks with over 850 retailers

Qualifications

• Ability to seek customer perceptions to drive improvements in sales and margin.
• Ability to influence teams across Supply, Technical, Pricing, etc.
• Experience managing multiple data sources for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor the purchasing and launch of products for a trading category.
• Collaborate with business colleagues to manage stock and availability.
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimize value and efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Market interpretation

Financial analysis

Project management

Job description

A leading UK supermarket is seeking an experienced category manager to oversee product trading, manage stock levels, and collaborate with suppliers to enhance sales and margin. This role involves strategic planning, performance monitoring, and supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills to influence various departments and drive the annual business plan effectively. A generous benefits package is offered, including colleague discounts and an annual bonus scheme.