Format and Portfolio Manager​

About the Opportunity

Format and Portfolio Manager
£84,000 - £88,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 4)
Full time, 37.5 hours
Manchester city centre - We're now working in a hybrid way, with colleagues dividing their time between working from home and 2 days in the office. Some travel will also be required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the Supply Chain Format and Portfolio strategy, collaborating cross-functionally and setting the team up for success now and in the future
• Optimise store formats and SAP capabilities to unlock profitable sales across a diverse estate
• Oversee the delivery of 500 property projects each year, ensuring range transitions and Supply Chain KPIs are met to drive store performance
• Lead cross-functional relationships to improve On-Shelf availability and waste reduction to support profitable sales growth across the estate
• Own retail and category supply manager relationships, ensuring data-driven decisions and accurate demand forecasting
• Empower and develop a large team, building capability and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture
• Manage resources strategically, balancing capacity and scheduling to deliver all processes on time
• Champion continuous improvement, embedding transformation and sustainable change across the function

About You

This role would suit people who have:

• Experience in either retail operations or FMCG with a solid understanding of the retail landscape, challenges and requirements
• Previous experience of leading or coaching a team with the ability to view the 'bigger picture' and set clear direction
• Strong relationship and collaboration skills with partners cross-functionally to build confidence in the teams' capabilities
• Strong organisation and project management skills with the flexibility to adapt plans and approaches in response to evolving business and market needs
• Good commercial acumen with the ability to put our member-owners at the heart of everything we do whilst balancing operational efficiency and commercial viability

Benefits

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 scheme (dependent on personal and business performance)
• company car or car allowance
• private healthcare for you and your family
• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
• wellbeing benefits to support your physical financial and mental health
• coaching, training, and support to help you develop your skills and progress your career
• discounts on Co-op products and services

About Company

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.