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Category Trade Planning Manager - Non-Ed - Leeds


Company : Whatsoninleeds


Location : Leeds, England


Created : 2025-06-10


Job Type : Full Time


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Category:Trade Planning Manager - Non-Ed - Leeds, LS11 5ADJob Title: Category Trade Planning Manager - Non-EdLocation: Asda HouseEmployment Type: Full timeContract Type: PermanentHours Per Week: 37.5Salary: Competitive salary plus benefitsClosing Date: 16 June 2025Role Overview: Asda is seeking a Trade Planning Manager to join our Trade Planning & Category Strategy teams. This full-time, permanent role involves supporting our journey towards ASDA price and range simplification. The role is ideal for candidates with a background in buying or marketing, focusing on owning trade plans and developing category strategies across all channels and formats.Key Responsibilities:Partner with buyers and business units to develop trade plans and category strategies.Act as the main contact with the customer team to implement strategic trade briefs across channels.Use analytics and insights to build effective trade plans aligned with growth objectives.Ensure legal and compliance messages are communicated effectively.Develop strategic plans for space and range as part of the category strategy.Manage post-launch reviews for range changes and promotions.Collaborate with marketing coordinators on wider initiatives.About You:Experience in buying, category management, or trade planning.Ability to work independently and within a matrix team structure.Experience with customer data analysis to inform plans.Strong administrative skills and deadline management.Conflict resolution skills, especially with senior team members.Influence across different levels of the business.Work Environment & Benefits: We offer a hybrid working model with at least 3 days in our Home Offices. Additional requirements may include visiting suppliers, stores, or depots.Benefits include:Discretionary company bonusCompany pension (up to 7% matched)Company car allowance (£5,700)15% colleague discount in store and onlineWellbeing services, including Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, and health plansDiscounts on various services and activitiesInclusion networks and support policies for parental leave and fertility treatmentsWe encourage colleagues to be their authentic selves and be proud to work at Asda.#J-18808-Ljbffr