About the Role:
We are looking for a strategic and experienced Customer Category Controller to drive growth across Ferrero's chilled and frozen categories, including Chilled Desserts, Ice Cream and Frozen Bakery. Covering the UK and Ireland, this role spans grocery, wholesale and out-of-home channels, requiring both a strong strategic mindset and the ability to define channel-led approaches.
You will act as a trusted advisor to customers and an influential partner internally, providing objective, insight-led category guidance that supports both category and brand growth. Working closely with Customer Category, Trade Marketing, Sales and Area teams, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our category strategy and strengthening our customer partnerships.
This role is central to unlocking growth through improved distribution, enhanced shelf presence and stronger customer collaboration, while leading key initiatives such as range reviews and in-store category transformations.
Main Responsibilities:
You will lead the development of deep category, shopper and consumer insight, translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive performance across customers and the wider market. This includes continuously monitoring category trends, identifying risks and opportunities, and evolving reporting to support decision-making.
You will build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with...