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As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?\nSDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.\nWe have an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to progress their career in category management in a role within our category & insights (C&I) team where you’ll be working closely with key retailers and be the internal lead for key portfolio items within a high-performing team that is rapidly gaining recognition for delivering results through analytical excellence & strategic thinking.\nWe have leading brands within key categories (cheese, butter, and spreads), and we over-trade within the retailers you will be working directly with - with strong existing relationship and high engagement levels.\nThe role offers additional variety where you will be working with ready meals (RM), which has notable year-on-year growth - it is an area with significant momentum and is the #1 brand with one retailer, and has recently led to further listings with another.\nWith the continued successes of the C&I team, further data investment has been identified for RM to help move things forward.\nYOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…\nWorking closely with key strategic retailers, providing category management expertise across a variety of areas / projects (product, price, promotions, range, merchandising, shoppers)\nBuilding strong relationships internally and externally, with a clear contact strategy\nBeing the voice of our customers internally to ensure our strategy aligns and delivers a win-win outcome\nBeing the internal category lead for a key strategic part of our portfolio\nYOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…\nAble to demonstrate a strong record of success in an FMCG environment\nA proven track record of building and developing relationships with retailers\nData-driven with the ability to handle large amounts of data and able to translate into clear, simple, and specific recommendations\nExperienced in the development implementation and review of category plans and range reviews\nKnowledgeable of merchandising principles and point of purchase planning\nAnalytical and proficient in the use of external market data tools with the ability to turn data into insights\nAn ambitious and hands-on individual keen to take ownership\nWE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…\nBonus scheme paid quarterly\nHybrid working approach, minimum 4 days in office, subject to business needs\nOpportunities for progression\nEnhanced employer pension contributions\nHealth cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.\nAccess to Thrive 24 hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing\nLong service recognised every 5 years\nLife assurance up to 4 x contractual pay\nDiscounted branded products\nFree, on-site parking\nSubsidised staff restaurant\n25 holidays + 8 bank holidays\nMy Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.\nWe support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.\nTo enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.\nAgencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.\nIn the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. 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