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Category Manager | Fresh Food Ingredients | Hampshire/Surrey

Employer
MorePeople
Location
Hampshire
Salary
To attract the best
Closing date
7 Jun 2018

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Category Management

Job Details



Are you a category manager with experience in fresh food, ingredients or the impulse category? If so this might be the challenge that you are looking for.


About our Client

Our client is a leading brand and own label supplier to the major food retailers, discounters and food service channels. With an international background, our client has grown to a massive size across the globe and their products are instantly recognised by millions of people. Here in the UK they are ploughing money into improving their operations and infrastructure to enable further domination of the markets that they serve.


About the Role

This role will focus on the impulse category where our client has seen some serious growth. You will utilise your category experience to drive profitability but also understand the sector performance and price points to increase market share. You will work closely with suppliers and the Supply Chain team to ensure maximum availability - aiming for 100%, and improving any discrepancies or supply/ordering issues. You will also liaise with the Commercial team to ensure promotions are on point and will deliver the level of business required…all-told, this is not your average category role but much bigger, more strategic and involved in various avenues of the business as a whole. A fantastic opportunity for the right person.


The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years category experience in fresh food, 3+ years' experience in using SAP / a similar program. You will be a dynamic, self-starter with a proven track record of delivering tangible results across category / project management. You will also have experience in utilising an ERP system to improve supply chain and availability. A second European language would be considered an asset.


Minimum Requirements

5 years' category/buying experience. 3 Years SAP / equivalent. Strong negotiation skills, demonstrable experience in delivering commercial results through affective supplier management and a thorough understanding of the supply chain processes. Experience managing a large budget and sales targets.


Salary

Competitive / to attract the best + good package.


Application Process

If you would like to be considered for this position please click apply now. Alternatively, to discuss this role in more detail please contact Tom on 01780 480 530 or tom@morepeople.co.uk quoting reference TEM10217B

Company

MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.

Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

  • Commercial  
  • NPD
  • Operations
  • Technical
  • Growing
  • Agronomy
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • HR, Admin & IT
  • Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.

Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB

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