Trading (Buying) Manager – Deli, Food To Go

Musgrave is one of the Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across the island of Ireland and Spain.

Every day we feed one in three people in Ireland through 15 market leading food and beverage brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest and Musgrave Market Place.

We support thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses who live and work in the heart of the communities they serve.

We are committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland and we are making changes across the company to make sure that happens. We want to make a positive impact on the world and we will support our suppliers and customers to make a difference too.

Work location may be Cork or Dublin. Work Smart hybrid work arrangement applies for this role. Frequent travel to Cork.

Our people are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make Musgrave a great place to work and in return we aim to be the very best place to work, grow and thrive. We are inviting applications for a Trading Manager for Deli / Food to Go in our Retail business.

The successful candidates will assume responsibility for optimizing the contribution of the assigned product portfolio to the profitability and market share position of the company and the company`s customers.

This will be achieved by the effective sourcing and supply of the relevant products of the requisite quality, at optimum prices and in a timely manner which exceed customers and consumers` expectations. The Trading Manager will lead the development and implementation of an effective range strategy for the portfolio, grounded in the overall Trading strategy and consumer insight that supports the delivery of our brands.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

* Developing annual plans and budgets based on a defined strategy.
* Negotiating the total purchase cost of products for Musgrave and its customers
* Setting wholesale and recommending retail selling prices and monitoring portfolio and product margins to ensure that profitability objectives for both the company and customers are being met.
* Developing excellent long term supplier and customer relations to ensure supplier support for all aspects of the business and manage customer expectations.
* Managing the sourcing and introduction of Own Brand product in conjunction with the product development teams
* Developing and maintenance of implementation Tool Kits for use in store
* Leading and participating in Projects
* Working closely with our retailer partners to understand in-store operations and equipment, and developing ranges that support labor optimization.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

* 3 years`+ experience of buying and managing the profitable operation of a portfolio in a senior commercial role in a retail / FMCG environment.
* Strong product knowledge
* Creative and innovative in developing the offer to consumers with the ability to spot trends and develop concepts that can be implemented across the retail estate.
* Proven track record of delivering commercial results
* Knowledge of the Irish / UK grocery market and strong commercial acumen
* Proven analytical skills combined with excellent written and oral communications capabilities
* Knowledge of applying category management principles which would be an advantage.
* Degree or relevant experience

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the office and working remotely. Occasional business travel to other locations will also be required. Work location may be Cork or Dublin. Work Smart hybrid work arrangement applies for this role. Frequent travel to Cork.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer.

We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

The ideal candidate will have/be: