Product Category Planner
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Luton
Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity to join our client, an established and growing B2B organisation who are a leader in their industry. They are looking for a Product Category Planner to join their expanding team. This role is responsible for supporting and developing product offerings across defined markets.
As a Product Category Planner, you will work closely with Category Managers, suppliers, internal stakeholders and customers. The successful candidate will have experience within a product category, buyer role. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to progress their career within buying.
Benefits for a Product Category Planner:
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + birthday off
* EAP
* Medicash plan after probation
* Death in service x 2
* Free parking onsite
Key Responsibilities for a Product Category Planner:
* Support development and execution of product category strategy, including range planning and market positioning
* Identify new opportunities for product diversification, range expansion and sales growth
* Assist in New Product Introduction (NPI), including market research, supplier selection, costing and go-to-market planning
* Build and manage supplier relationships, including sourcing, negotiation, performance monitoring and lead time optimisation
* Monitor product performance and support continuous improvement initiatives
* Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, purchasing and technical teams to ensure alignment, compliance and customer satisfaction
* Maintain accurate product data and support pricing strategies while ensuring adherence to company policies, compliance standards, and health and safety requirements
Essential Skills for a Product Category Planner:
* Proven experience within a product category, buyer, purchasing or merchandising role
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP systems
If you feel you can be a good fit for this role, then please apply now!