Trader - Bought In Cake

Responsibilities

Work alongside a Trading Manager to own the end-to-end trading performance of the Bought in Cake Category, delivering sales, profit, and market share growth; Developing and executing category strategies that align with customer trends, market opportunities, and Asda's wider commercial objectives; Leading supplier negotiations across pricing, promotions, range development, innovation, and strategic investment; Building strong, collaborative partnerships with key suppliers to deliver joint business plans and long-term growth; Managing category P&L performance, balancing value, volume, margin, and customer satisfaction; Using customer, market, and competitor insights to identify opportunities for innovation, differentiation, and growth; Driving category range reviews, product launches, and promotional strategies to ensure a compelling customer offer; Monitoring commodity and market dynamics, translating insight into effective commercial actions; Working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, Retail Operations, Technical, Marketing, and Product Development teams to deliver category objectives; Leading initiatives that improve cost-to-serve, operational efficiency, and sustainable category growth

Requirements

Experience in a commercial Trading, Buying, or Category Management role, ideally within Bakery, Fresh Food or FMCG; Proven experience managing category performance, supplier negotiations, and commercial delivery; Strong P&L management skills with the ability to drive sales and profitability simultaneously; Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with experience delivering meaningful commercial outcomes; A passion for food and a strong understanding of evolving customer trends, particularly within world foods, convenience, and health-focused ranges; The ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable commercial strategies; Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage and influence at all levels; A growth mindset and the ability to identify opportunities in fast-moving and highly competitive markets

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus; Company pension up to 7% matched; 15% colleague discount in store and online; Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline; Discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas; Asda Allies Inclusion Networks; Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments