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Lead Category Planning Manager - Produce and Horticulture
Tesco UK
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Source date: 11/6/2026
About this role
About the role We are on the lookout for a Lead Category Planning Manager to join Produce and Horticulture. You will lead the Category Planning team across the UK (and India) to design and deliver the overall category vision and ambition.You will use insight and work with Tesco colleagues in category and central functions to develop your category strategy across all channels through feature space, events, promotions, activation and proposition development ensuring an outperforming trade plan which delivers for customers. What is in it for you We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more! Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary. Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays). Private medical insurance. 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave. Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing. The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details You will be responsible for Ability to define, implement and adapt category strategies using insight-led decision making and cross-functional collaboration to deliver across all channels.Lead and manage category strategies, ensuring alignment with customer needs, commercial objectives and market opportunities.Build and maintain strong relationships with Tesco Media, Insight teams and suppliers to drive positive change and compelling customer propositions.Lead the delivery of range reviews, promotions and customer events across all channels, ensuring delivery to critical path and high standards.Deliver customer-facing activities that align with category strategy and drive market outperformance.Develop and execute impactful customer activations in partnership with Tesco Media and suppliers.Lead, develop and empower high-performing teams, creating an inclusive and collaborative environment built on trust.Encourage curiosity and insight-led thinking, using customer, market and competitor data to identify opportunities and inform recommendations.Make brave, evidence-based commercial decisions, balancing risks, opportunities and long-term strategic objectives.Prioritise effectively and provide clear direction, focusing teams on activities that deliver the greatest customer and commercial impact. You will need Range and trade planning.Leading and developing teams.Report preparation and analysis.Influencing and negotiation.Stakeholder Management.Supplier Management.Buying management.Data Analysis.Microsoft Excel.Supplier economics. About us You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues. At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying. When you join us in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Stores Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.