Category Assistant

Category Assistant
Up to £30,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6B)
Scunthorpe (hybrid working – you’ll spend a minimum of two days per week in the office)

Co-op Wholesale is growing, and we’re looking for talented people who want to shape what comes next. As a Category Assistant in our Trading team, you’ll make sure the right information sits behind every product we buy and sell across our direct-to-store category. This is a fast-paced area of wholesale that gets products into stores more quickly; bypassing our central warehouses, reducing handling, and helping our partners respond faster to demand.

From keeping data up to date and loading promotions, to supporting the delivery of key reports and paperwork, you’ll make sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Why this role matters

Exciting things are happening at Co-op Wholesale. We’re growing fast, strengthening our offer for retailers, key accounts, and corporate partners, and we need great people to be part of that journey.

This role is essential to making sure the right products are available to order at the right time and the right price for our partners, creating a smooth experience for them and their customers. That’s where you come in.

What you’ll do

• Maintain accurate product, price, and supplier data in internal systems
• Support teams with reports, documentation, and meeting preparation
• Load promotions and commercial terms into systems
• Resolve pricing and payment queries quickly and effectively
• Track timelines, flag risks, and help embed new processes
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and partners to keep everyone aligned
• Make sure we’re always compliant with legal and regulatory standards, including GSCOP

What you’ll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

• Experience using systems and tools to manage commercial processes
• Confidence working with data and spotting trends and patters
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to influence others

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.