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Senior Category Assistant
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Senior Category Assistant
Senior Category Assistant
£36,000+ plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A)
Location: Scunthorpe (hybrid working – 2–3 days in the office, including every Wednesday)
About the Role
Co-op Wholesale is growing rapidly, and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to help shape its future. As a Senior Category Assistant in our Trading team, you will design robust processes and systems to ensure seamless, efficient, and high-performing operations across all categories.
Your focus? Optimising systems, streamlining workflows, and introducing innovations that deliver consistency, efficiency, and clarity to the team.
Why This Role Matters
Co-op Wholesale is expanding quickly, enhancing our service for retailers, key accounts, and corporate partners—and we need great people to drive this growth.
By maintaining accurate pricing and product data while introducing better ways of working, you’ll ensure our partners get the full value of our market-leading wholesale offer.
But this isn’t just a job—it’s a growth opportunity. As the line manager for Category Assistants, you’ll mentor, coach, and support your team, helping them develop skills and confidence while building a high-performing, forward-thinking team that consistently delivers for our partners.
What You’ll Do
- System Management:
- Oversee category administration in our ordering systems (e.g., promotions, offers, product descriptions).
- Ensure accurate loading of product promotions and commercial terms.
- Identify and resolve data/system issues effectively.
- Act as the go-to expert for category systems, helping colleagues use them efficiently.
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Data-Driven Improvement:
- Analyse category performance (margins, WPI, turnover) to spot opportunities for enhancement.
- Use insights to optimise trading performance and team processes.
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Collaboration:
- Work closely with Trading, Finance, Compliance, and Marketing teams.
- Ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory standards, including GSCOP.
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Team Leadership:
- Line-manage Category Assistants, providing coaching, training, and career development support.
What You’ll Bring
We believe in accessibility, so we’ll keep requirements minimal:
✅ Experience using commercial systems/tools in retail or wholesale environments. ✅ Strong understanding of pricing and promotional processes. ✅ Ability to analyse data, spot trends, and make data-backed decisions. ✅ Proficiency in Excel and advanced analytical skills. ✅ Experience training others in systems and workflows. ✅ Skill in implementing structures and controls across teams. ✅ Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Why Join Co-op?
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Here’s why we stand out:
Financial Benefits
- Annual performance bonus
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 after service)
- Combined with bank holidays
Wellbeing & Support
- Pension contribution (up to 10%)
- Stream – early access to a percentage of your earnings
- 24/7 healthcare (GP, mental health support, nutrition, fitness advice)
- Insurance cover, including employer-backed Death & Disability
Rewards & Discounts
- 30% discount on all Co-op products
- 10% off other brands
Career Growth
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Training and development programs
Our Commitment to You
We’re building diverse, inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. Here’s how we ensure everyone thrives:
🔹 Disability Confident Employer – We offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the criteria. 🔹 Accommodations – If you need adjustments during recruitment, we’ll support you. 🔹 Flexible Policies – Our ways of working reflect our inclusive culture.
For more details, visit jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion.
Application Process
⚠ Online Assessment Required (typically 50 minutes – exempt for existing Co-op colleagues).
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