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CATEGORY PLANNER TRAINEE

CATEGORY PLANNER TRAINEE

Requisition ID:  76577
City:  Carnaxide
Date:  Nov 18, 2025
Brand:  MC
Area:  STRUCTURES

sonae.pt

 

 

 

We are a company made of people and for people. With a solid and inclusive foundation, MC focuses on people to make life simpler for customers, employees, and community members. We create value with everyone’s contribution, we innovate at every step, and we lead closely, paying attention to each person’s qualities and needs. We have different stories and different ideas, but we share the desire to grow and become the best version of ourselves. Everything we are, we achieve together. And there is nothing more inspiring than that.

 

So, if you want to be part of this team and take on new challenges, we are looking for you!

We are looking for a Category Planner Trainee to join our Commercial Food and Fresh team, and we believe we’ll be #betterwithyou!

 

We count on you to…
•   Support the Category Management team in all its components: product range, pricing and promotion, negotiation, product quality, innovation, communication and processes.
•   Manage cross-functional business projects.
•   Support the review and management of assortments.
•   Analyse the results of business management projects.
•   Prepare the Strategic and Tactical Plan of the Business Unit.
•   Monitor the business’s strategic initiatives.

 

So, bring with you…
•   A university degree in Management, Economics or other fields with a financial component, essential for understanding the business’s economic dynamics and supporting well-founded strategic decisions.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, fundamental for analyzing data, building decision-support models and ensuring accuracy in information management.
•  Strong communication skills and initiative to interact effectively with different departments within the company.
•  Focus, proactivity and a results-oriented mindset, indispensable for identifying opportunities, anticipating challenges and actively contributing to category growth.

 

What you will find…
•    Collaborative work environment;
•    A dynamic team;
•    Career progression and internal mobility opportunities;
•    A cohesive and leading company in the retail sector.

 

What we have for you…
•    Meal Allowance in Dá Card;
•    Telecommunications Plan with voice, data, and equipment for permanent employees;
•    Flex it Up Program - Extra Off Days, Unpaid Leave, Flexible Work Model (when applicable);
•    Health and Life Insurance (for permanent employees) with the possibility of extending Health Insurance to family members with advantageous conditions;
•    Flexible Benefits Program (when applicable);
•    Onboarding and Initial Training Plan, Continuous Training platform, and Financial Literacy Program;
•    School Awards and Merit Scholarships for employees’ children (regular and inclusive education), as well as Holiday Programs during school breaks;
•    Flu Vaccine including its administration (voluntary participation)
•    We Are Sonae Program, providing psychosocial, financial and legal support to employees;
•    Ergocoaching Sessions;
•    Mental Health Promotion Programs and Nutrition Consultations;
•    Discount and Partnership Program with over 300 leading brands;
•    Free coffee and fruit available at the workplace;
•    Competitive Salary.


#BETTERTOGETHER #BETTERWITHYOU


MC Sonae D&I Commitment:
We work to create a work environment based on the richness of profiles and focused on uniqueness, ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued for their skills, and confident in the organization.

sonae.pt

 

 

 

We are a company made of people and for people. With a solid and inclusive foundation, MC focuses on people to make life simpler for customers, employees, and community members. We create value with everyone’s contribution, we innovate at every step, and we lead closely, paying attention to each person’s qualities and needs. We have different stories and different ideas, but we share the desire to grow and become the best version of ourselves. Everything we are, we achieve together. And there is nothing more inspiring than that.

 

So, if you want to be part of this team and take on new challenges, we are looking for you!

We are looking for a Category Planner Trainee to join our Commercial Food and Fresh team, and we believe we’ll be #betterwithyou!

 

We count on you to…
•   Support the Category Management team in all its components: product range, pricing and promotion, negotiation, product quality, innovation, communication and processes.
•   Manage cross-functional business projects.
•   Support the review and management of assortments.
•   Analyse the results of business management projects.
•   Prepare the Strategic and Tactical Plan of the Business Unit.
•   Monitor the business’s strategic initiatives.

 

So, bring with you…
•   A university degree in Management, Economics or other fields with a financial component, essential for understanding the business’s economic dynamics and supporting well-founded strategic decisions.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, fundamental for analyzing data, building decision-support models and ensuring accuracy in information management.
•  Strong communication skills and initiative to interact effectively with different departments within the company.
•  Focus, proactivity and a results-oriented mindset, indispensable for identifying opportunities, anticipating challenges and actively contributing to category growth.

 

What you will find…
•    Collaborative work environment;
•    A dynamic team;
•    Career progression and internal mobility opportunities;
•    A cohesive and leading company in the retail sector.

 

What we have for you…
•    Meal Allowance in Dá Card;
•    Telecommunications Plan with voice, data, and equipment for permanent employees;
•    Flex it Up Program - Extra Off Days, Unpaid Leave, Flexible Work Model (when applicable);
•    Health and Life Insurance (for permanent employees) with the possibility of extending Health Insurance to family members with advantageous conditions;
•    Flexible Benefits Program (when applicable);
•    Onboarding and Initial Training Plan, Continuous Training platform, and Financial Literacy Program;
•    School Awards and Merit Scholarships for employees’ children (regular and inclusive education), as well as Holiday Programs during school breaks;
•    Flu Vaccine including its administration (voluntary participation)
•    We Are Sonae Program, providing psychosocial, financial and legal support to employees;
•    Ergocoaching Sessions;
•    Mental Health Promotion Programs and Nutrition Consultations;
•    Discount and Partnership Program with over 300 leading brands;
•    Free coffee and fruit available at the workplace;
•    Competitive Salary.


#BETTERTOGETHER #BETTERWITHYOU


MC Sonae D&I Commitment:
We work to create a work environment based on the richness of profiles and focused on uniqueness, ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued for their skills, and confident in the organization.

Apply now »