At a Glance
- Tasks: Turn data into insights, support projects, and create monthly reports.
- Company: Join Mller Milk & Ingredients, a leader in fresh dairy supply.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, generous holidays, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with growth opportunities and support for all applicants.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with hands-on experience and real responsibility.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, attention to detail, and basic Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 27000 £ per year.
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract until end of December 2027
Flexible hybrid working policy: Working across customer sites, home and office
Base Location: One of our MMI sites - East Kilbride, Skelmersdale, Manchester, Market Drayton, Droitwich, Severnside or Bridgwater
At Mller Milk & Ingredients, we play a vital role in keeping Britain stocked with fresh, locally sourced dairy. Working with British farmers and a national network of dairies, we deliver high-quality milk, cream and ingredients to retailers and customers every day. We're looking for someone at the start of their career to join our Category Development team as a Category Executive. This is your chance to learn, grow and make a real impact.
What you'll be doing:
- Develop your ability to turn data into clear insights and recommendations
- Work closely with Category Managers on projects and presentations
- Support the creation of monthly category reports and insights
- Maintain key trackers including pricing and promotions
- Ensure data is accurate, organised and easy to use
- Own our monthly Category Bulletin and share in-store highlights
- Work cross-functionally to provide data and insight to stakeholders
What we're looking for:
- A positive, can-do approach and willingness to get stuck in
- Resilience and adaptability in a busy, fast-paced environment where no two weeks are the same
- Strong attention to detail and organisation skills
- Confidence working with numbers and data
- Basic Excel and PowerPoint skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Interest in retail, supermarkets or shopper behaviour is a plus
What you'll gain:
- Hands-on experience in a commercial, fast-paced team
- Real responsibility from your first day
- Structured training in category management
- Support from experienced colleagues and leaders
- Exposure to real business decisions and customer insight
- A clear pathway into a long-term career in Category Management
What you'll receive:
- Competitive salary
- Contributory pension plan & life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service
- Flexible benefits programme
- Discounts across 800 retailers through our Rewards Benefits Programme
At Mller, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we're happy to support you.
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