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About the role
We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Range Manager to join our Support Centre team in High Wycombe or Watford.
Reporting to the Head of Range, you will create and maintain retail planograms, manage the range strategy process, and deliver the range calendar in collaboration with suppliers, retailers, and buyers to offer the best consumer proposition for the brand. The Range team works cross-functionally to support various parts of the business.
Training will be provided at our Watford and High Wycombe offices, with flexible remote working arrangements to be discussed.
Main Responsibilities
* Micro space planning using Space Planning software.
* Develop relationships with Buyers, Retail teams, Supply Chain, Retailers, and Customers to inform range and space decisions.
* Influence the Store Development team to ensure macro allocation aligns with consumer behaviour and store layout performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
* Stay updated on competitors and new developments to keep the category plan relevant, ensuring the range and planograms meet market needs.
* Analyze data and consumer insights to determine product space allocation and placement.
* Develop and implement best practice policies, processes, procedures, and guidelines for range and space management.
* Build simple, effective planograms that excite customers and drive sales in-store.
You will need
* A degree or equivalent qualification.
* Experience in range or merchandising roles within a head office environment, ideally in FMCG or Retail sectors.
* Strong communication and influencing skills.
* An analytical approach, with extensive experience working with product data.
* Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
* Experience with space planning software such as Spaceman, JDA, or similar is highly desirable.
What's in it for you
At Booker, we offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for career progression, along with a comprehensive benefits package:
* A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
* After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card offering 10%, increasing to 15% off most Tesco purchases during a four-day period after each pay day, thirteen times a year. Also includes discounts at Tesco Cafe and F&F stores.
* 10% off pay monthly and SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, plus additional deals throughout the year.
* Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance through Tesco Bank (terms apply).
* Free eye tests when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses over the same threshold.
* 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
* Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
* An access to discounts on everyday purchases via our deals website, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
* After 3 months, eligibility to join our Save As You Earn share scheme, allowing purchase of Tesco shares at a discount.
* Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
* Life Assurance providing death-in-service cover of up to three times your annual salary.
* Health and Wellbeing resources, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
* A comprehensive holiday package.
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