Junior Category Manager - CPG/Retail Food

About the role

We are seeking a Junior Category Manager to support a leading multi‑channel B2C consumer business in the CPG and retail food sector. You will work closely with merchandising and buying teams to drive sales, profit and cash performance through effective stock management, product planning and planogram execution.

Key responsibilities

• Support retail growth strategy and partner with finance to manage sales, margin and KPI delivery.
• Analyse data and market trends to inform range selection, stock forecasting and category direction.
• Maintain product data, cost files and implement planograms across categories.
• Lead end‑to‑end development of bespoke products, ensuring quality, margin and timely delivery.
• Develop and execute promotional and seasonal strategies, including POS and digital activity.
• Drive commercial performance through trading analysis, forecasting and stock optimisation.
• Assist with store layout, space planning and communication of range and promotions.
• Manage supplier relationships, tenders and day‑to‑day coordination on range, delivery and merchandising.
• Gather customer insights to inform category improvements and manage POS materials.

Required profile

• Ideally 3+ years experience in FMCG or retail, preferably across multiple grocery categories.
• Experience in supermarket, convenience retail or account management.
• Strong commercial awareness with understanding of P&L, sales and margin.
• Proven supplier management and buying experience.

Required skills

• Range architecture and planogram development.
• Space planning and analysis.
• Data analysis and reporting.