Job Description

Company Description
Here at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) we are inspired by our belief that it is amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. We are a company of coffee enthusiasts who are passionate about delivering great quality coffee, this passion drives our ambition to become the world's number 1 coffee company.
In 2015 when D.E Master Blenders and Mondelez International combined their respective coffee businesses JDE was born. As the world's leading pure play coffee company, we have built a brand portfolio that includes household names such as Tassimo, Kenco, L'Or and Douwe Egberts.
Dedicated to creating and building brands our consumers love it is our belief that everyone deserves the coffee they love. It is thanks to the passion and commitment of our 120,000+ global associates that our brands are enjoyed in over 100 countries worldwide.
JDE UK is the number 2 branded coffee supplier to the UK retail trade with approx. 30% market share of this growing 1bn + RSV category. JDE is a growth engine for the category driving premiumisation through the Tassimo,L'OR and Kenco brands.

As a Category Specialist you will be part of the Category Development and Shopper Marketing team, which forms part of the wider Sales function. You will report to the Category Strategy Lead working cross functionally with other departments to deliver the Coffee Category goals.
This role is responsible for delivering best in class category leadership for JDE Peet's UK.
Primarily, as a Category Specialist you are accountable for leading Customer range reviews and developing and implementing customer specific category plans in co-operation with the customer, National Account Manager and Sales Controller.
This role requires a keen and detailed ability to acquire relevant category data and apply critical thinking and data analysis to generate leading-edge actionable insights and a strong customer facing story, told in a simple and compelling way.
Delivering best in class Category Management for customers (externally focused):
External

• Own the relationship with a number of our smaller but strategic 'Gold' customers in the convenience and discounter channels
• Tailor the JDE Category Vision to align to your customers' strategy to deliver long-term coffee category growth both for JDE and your customer, as identified in the Value Creation Plan and Brand Plans. Monitor the implementation and defined targets.
• Lead on going promotional analysis, identifying what to stop, start or continue in order to maximise promotional effectiveness for JDE and your customers - in collaboration with sales, category strategy / RGM and your buyer.
• Advise your Customer and sales on the distribution and assortment strategy as well as developing customer specific planograms, if required.
• Full range review support for the customer and proactively managing this conversation through-out the year.
• On-going evaluation of range, space, sales driving activity and advising both the national account manager and the customer on how they can increase sales and profit. Regular performance reports with key insights / actions
• Deliver a quarterly Coffee Market Insights deck for your customer regarding

future trends, customer competitor executions etc. and lead a bi-annual category opp / vision (including coffee education)

• Deliver the annual customer brand planning day - tailored for your customers.

Internal (for your customers only)

• Own the customer range review calendar and ensure alignment with marketing and other key stakeholders on optimum launch dates and customer shelf requirements.
• Work with category strategy and brand teams to successfully implement NPD's and re-launches, to ensure distribution, market share and profit.
• Input to monthly commercial reviews for your customers - performance, risk and ops.
• Deliver / input the category elements of the annual customer business planning process.
• Help shape the overall convenience and discounter growth strategy - a key pillar for JDE

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent, this role requires a minimum of 4 years-experience predominately gained in Category Development or Category Strategy roles within FMCG
• Deep knowledge of UK retail shoppers and customers
• Proven at working in x-functional teams, especially across sales and marketing
• Has knowledge of several information system tools (Nielsen, IRI, Kantar, Dunnhumby etc)
• Excellent Excel and PowePoint skills
• Able to work closely with numbers and break down complexity to deliver clear messaging
• Self-Motivated - highly disciplined
• Influencing skills and the ability to manage and lead multiple stakeholders at all levels.
• Brilliant impact presenting to senior management & customers and also credible with Account Managers
• Be accountable and have a drive to deliver results
• Be mobile and willing to travel as required for customer meetings
• Fluent English
• UK right to work

Additional Information
Your application at JDE Peet's
If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peet's would be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.
Our DE&I Statement
At JDE Peet's we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.
Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
The future of work is hybrid, with both office and home playing an important role. At JDE Peet's, we value meeting colleagues in the office to unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea together and we enjoy our focus time when working from home. Join us and you will experience both. Because it's amazing what happens over a cup of coffee.
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