Role PurposeSupport the Category in defining a strategy, and challenging consistency of resource allocation and action plan in line with this strategy for strategic growth channels /customers. Prepare, share and animate the full category PandL and ensure decisions within the Category Leadership Team are taken with a robust understanding of the impact on product margin, including AandP spend and Innovation

Drive category performance through ad hoc analysis and recommendations of which:

Specialist SPOC for the Dairy category, business partnering the Category Director

Build, understand and animate full category PandLs to product margin, including AandP

Challenge and build AandP resource allocation and performance (limited trade spend accountability)

Build and lead the GPS forecast process for the category

Work with customer and channel teams to understand material customer movements

Build and challenge innovation business cases; working with Innovation Controller to ensure correct governance

Understand and challenge AandP investment in terms of effectiveness, ROI and impact on margin

Work with category teams to build financials around annual and 3 year strategic plans

About you

Commercially focused

Project management

Category strategy

Variance analysis skills

Please note the salary on offer for this position is between £70,000 - £80,000 plus bonuses and benefits

About DanoneAbout Us:

At Danone UK and Ireland, we are committed to delivering better health through better nutrition for millions of consumers and patients in our communities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone''s DNA, representing our core values and beliefs. We embrace diversity as a driving force for positive change, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.

The closing date for applications is 19/09/25, you will therefore hear about your application after this date

Job detailsDedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food and beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.

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