Role: Category Assistant

Location: Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 (with hybrid working after completion of training)

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum DOE, plus extensive benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Employment type: Full time

Working hours: 40 hrs per week, Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery.

The Category Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Senior Category Manager in the successful execution of category strategies. This role ensures that Pharmacy2U offers a compelling product assortment that meets customer needs while contributing to business growth. The position involves assisting with supplier management, product selection, promotional planning, and performance analysis, all aimed at optimising category performance.

What’s in it for you?

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Discounted insurance (Aviva)

Employee discount site

Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)

Employee assistance programme

In-house mental health support

Free onsite parking

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Social events throughout the year

Cycle to work scheme

Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)

Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)

Long service bonus

Refer a friend bonus

Blue light card

Hybrid working

Commitment to CPD/training

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Annual leave buy and sell scheme

Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds

25% Discount & health & beauty purchases

25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

What you’ll be doing?

• Assist in gathering and analysing data to track the performance of key product categories
• Provide insights into category trends, sales performance, stock levels, and competitor activities
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards to monitor and improve category performance
• Support the Senior Category Manager in building strong relationships with suppliers and maintaining an effective supply chain
• Assist in negotiating with suppliers for better pricing, terms, and promotions
• Assist with the selection and optimisation of product ranges for specific categories
• Support merchandising to ensure that product listings and descriptions on the website are accurate and up-to-date
• Monitor product performance and suggest changes or improvements to the assortment
• Work closely with the marketing, supply chain, and e-commerce teams to ensure alignment on category strategies and promotions
• Support the execution of category-based campaigns and product launches
• Provide general administrative assistance to the Senior Category Manager, including maintaining spreadsheets, creating presentations, and tracking budgets

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in category, merchandising, or buying is essential
• Experience in retail or e-commerce is desirable
• Experience in using analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Google Analytics, or similar platforms) is an advantage
• A good understanding of retail operations, supply chain management, and inventory control
• Knowledge of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry is a plus
• Knowledge of category management principles and methodologies would be advantageous
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and online retailing is a plus
• High level of accuracy in data entry, reporting, and stock management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal teams and external suppliers

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.

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