Category Coordinator

Reed is hiring a Category Coordinator in Wickford, Essex – a brilliant opportunity for an organised, commercially minded professional to help keep product categories running smoothly end-to-end. You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal teams, using data and attention to detail to support a high-performing supply chain in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day category activities to ensure product availability and smooth order flow
- Maintain and update category data, pricing, and product information with accuracy and pace
- Build strong supplier relationships, supporting communication on stock, lead times, and performance
- Analyse reports in Excel to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across key product lines
- Support the wider team with admin, documentation, and process improvements to drive efficiency

What You’ll Need
- Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and confidence handling large datasets
- Excellent organisation, time management, and a sharp eye for detail
- Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and with suppliers
- Experience in supply chain, buying, merchandising, or category support is desirable

Why Apply
Join a growing team with real scope to develop your commercial and supply chain skills, based in Wickford with a competitive salary and the chance to make a visible impact from day one.