Kepak Category Management & Insights Advanced Apprenticeship – England — Kirkham | Meatex Jobs

Role overview

Kepak is one of Europe’s leading food companies with manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK. Kepak’s vision is to be a successful, sustainable, future ready Food Business with differentiation at its core, that is a great place to work. This vision is underpinned by our values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food & Teamwork. At Kepak Group, Category sits withing our Insight, Inno…

Key responsibilities

• Data Analysis:Gather and analyse data from sources such as Nielsen, Kantar, IGD, store visits, and others to identify key trends, challenges, and opportunities.

• Updates:Provide regular updates on consumer behaviour, category performance, and competitor activity.

• Presenting:Present findings in a clear and engaging manner, ensuring the message is understood and acted upon.

• Category Reporting:Update and administration of regular reports and dashboards to track category performance. share insights with internal teams and retail partners.

• Retailer Support: Assist the Category Manager in preparing presentations and insights for retailer meetings.

• Range Reviews:Support new range launches, conduct store visits, perform gap-analysis, and review post- change performance.

• Market Research:Stay updated on category, consumer, and market trends; providing relevant insights to the team.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Working cross functionally with Innovation, Sales and Marketing to support the team.

• Stakeholder Engagement:Support internal teams and external agencies with creative projects such as point-of-sale design, insight videos, and PowerPoint decks. Assist with internal stakeholder communication and trade exhibitions.

• Ad Hoc Projects:Support the Category Manager and Senior Category Manager with ad hoc analysis and projects as required.

What you’ll bring

Minimum Requirements:GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9-4 (or equivalent). Ideally studying or qualified in a related subject (e.g. business, social sciences, psychology, IT, analysis, or graphics).. Keen interest in FMCG, retail, or a similar industry (internship or work experience is also valued).. Can demonstrate a strong work ethic, discipline, ambition, and a growth mindset.

Pay, hours and location

This is a Full-time role based in Kirkham. Pay rates and shift patterns are confirmed at application or shortlist stage and may vary depending on department and production requirements.

Notes (employer / disclaimer)

• Employer: A leading UK food manufacturer

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