Senior Category Manager

Senior Category Manager – Sofina Foods

Based onsite in Malton, North Yorkshire, you will be responsible for shaping category strategy for major retail customers, using data, shopper insight and commercial thinking to unlock sustainable growth.

• Build trusted relationships with buying, category and range teams.
• Turn shopper, retailer and market data into clear narratives and opportunities.
• Lead category reviews, identify issues and shape practical recommendations for growth.
• Support annual category, innovation and brand cycles aligned to customer planning horizons.
• Track performance, monitor outcomes and advise on corrective actions.
• Deliver reporting schedules, range review outputs and NPD performance updates on time.
• Work with Marketing, NPD and Commercial teams to create compelling category stories and aligned messaging.
• Contribute to Sofina-wide projects across pricing, packaging, promotional analysis and more.

• Commercially aware with experience in category, commercial or insight-focused roles.
• Comfortable working with shopper and market data tools (Kantar, IRI, Nielsen or similar).
• Highly analytical, able to distil complex data into clear insights and actions.
• Organised, able to prioritise multiple deadlines and shifting customer needs.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Adaptable, curious and motivated to create best practice across the category team.

• Car Allowance
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Pay

Malton, North Yorkshire – Full‑time, Monday to Friday

Sofina Foods is an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.