85 Grocery jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales volume, market share, and profitability.
• Analyze market data, consumer trends, and competitor activity to identify opportunities and threats.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, and promotional activities to optimize category performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring product availability.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute effective go-to-market strategies.
• Work with marketing to develop compelling brand and product messaging.
• Monitor category performance against KPIs and provide regular reports and insights.
• Identify new product opportunities and manage the product lifecycle within the category.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Manage category budgets effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in category management or brand management within the FMCG industry, with specific experience in grocery.
• Strong understanding of retail mathematics and financial analysis.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and MS Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a remote environment.

• Develop and implement strategic category plans to maximize sales and profitability.
• Analyze category performance, sales data, and market trends.
• Manage supplier relationships, including negotiation of terms and contracts.
• Optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotional activities.
• Identify new product opportunities and manage the product lifecycle.
• Ensure effective in-store execution and merchandising standards.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to support category objectives.
• Monitor competitor activities and market dynamics.
• Manage category budgets and track ROI of initiatives.
• Drive category growth and customer loyalty.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in category management or a similar commercial role within FMCG retail.
• Proven track record in driving category growth and profitability.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and commercial skills.
• Excellent understanding of retail merchandising and promotional strategies.
• Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities remotely.
• Knowledge of the UK grocery market is highly desirable.

Demand Manager, Grocery & Strategic  

Slough (Head Office)

Hybrid

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Demand Manager to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure! 

As Demand Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate forecasts that keep our much-loved brands on shelf and our supply chain running smoothly. Leading a small team of Demand Planners, you’ll take ownership of forecasting for key grocery customers while supporting long-term business planning. This is a hands-on role where you’ll collaborate across Supply Chain, Sales, Finance and Marketing, helping to align plans and drive continuous improvement through our S&OP processes. You’ll bring commercial awareness, analytical strength and leadership to ensure our forecasts are robust, insightful and trusted — supporting a fast-paced FMCG environment where teamwork and adaptability are key.

What’s in it for you?   

We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer: 

• Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.

• £6000 car cash allowance

• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.

• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme 

• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools 

What will you be doing?  

• Leading and developing a high-performing team of Demand Planners, building capability in forecasting tools and techniques, coaching on S&OP processes, and ensuring robust holiday and absence cover

• Driving continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and bias by refining tools, processes and ways of working — contributing to our goal of delivering outstanding service levels while reducing waste and obsoletes

• Owning the end-to-end forecasting process for a portfolio of major grocery customers — from base sales and promotional plans to NPD and seasonal lines — ensuring alignment between customer, sales and supply teams

• Providing long-term demand insights that feed into business capacity planning and raw material procurement, collaborating closely with Finance, Marketing and Supply colleagues to ensure future growth plans are supported

• Actively contributing to the Supply Chain leadership community , helping to shape how the wider function operates, and influencing improvements to cross-functional collaboration, S&OP maturity and data-driven decision making

Who are we?   

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies. 

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together. 

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us.  We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout. 

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:  

• Proven experience in demand planning and forecasting within FMCG (5+ years), with people management exposure

• Strong analytical, Excel and problem-solving skills that support effective teamwork and collaboration

• Experience working with retailers, with knowledge of forecasting tools (e.g. Blue Planner) an advantage

• Commercial awareness and a flexible approach — we welcome applications even if you don’t meet every desirable point

• A values-led approach that fits KP’s culture: we care, we act, we grow

#LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid

Demand Manager, Grocery & Strategic  

Slough (Head Office)

Hybrid

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Demand Manager to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure! 

As Demand Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate forecasts that keep our much-loved brands on shelf and our supply chain running smoothly. Leading a small team of Demand Planners, you’ll take ownership of forecasting for key grocery customers while supporting long-term business planning. This is a hands-on role where you’ll collaborate across Supply Chain, Sales, Finance and Marketing, helping to align plans and drive continuous improvement through our S&OP processes. You’ll bring commercial awareness, analytical strength and leadership to ensure our forecasts are robust, insightful and trusted — supporting a fast-paced FMCG environment where teamwork and adaptability are key.

What’s in it for you?   

We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer: 

• Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.

• £6000 car cash allowance

• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.

• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme 

• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools 

What will you be doing?  

• Leading and developing a high-performing team of Demand Planners, building capability in forecasting tools and techniques, coaching on S&OP processes, and ensuring robust holiday and absence cover

• Driving continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and bias by refining tools, processes and ways of working — contributing to our goal of delivering outstanding service levels while reducing waste and obsoletes

• Owning the end-to-end forecasting process for a portfolio of major grocery customers — from base sales and promotional plans to NPD and seasonal lines — ensuring alignment between customer, sales and supply teams

• Providing long-term demand insights that feed into business capacity planning and raw material procurement, collaborating closely with Finance, Marketing and Supply colleagues to ensure future growth plans are supported

• Actively contributing to the Supply Chain leadership community , helping to shape how the wider function operates, and influencing improvements to cross-functional collaboration, S&OP maturity and data-driven decision making

Who are we?   

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies. 

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together. 

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us.  We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout. 

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:  

• Proven experience in demand planning and forecasting within FMCG (5+ years), with people management exposure

• Strong analytical, Excel and problem-solving skills that support effective teamwork and collaboration

• Experience working with retailers, with knowledge of forecasting tools (e.g. Blue Planner) an advantage

• Commercial awareness and a flexible approach — we welcome applications even if you don’t meet every desirable point

• A values-led approach that fits KP’s culture: we care, we act, we grow

#LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid