Trading Manager (Buying Manager)DublinMusgrave 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.We are seeking a Trading Manager. The role will be based in Ballymun.** This is an 18 month contract roleWhat you'll be doing:Lead the overall design & development, planning, scheduling of your category ensuring all key initiatives best represent our Commercial Plan and Brand Strategies.Produce and implement business development plans for all business units incorporating:Range strategyAssess commercial performance of current rangeReview market trends and opportunitiesReview competitor offeringsPrice positioningAssess current pricing and margin performanceReview competitor price positioningPromotion planDevelop appropriate promotional strategies to drive profitabilitySupply chainEnsure that inbound service levels are on targetCost of goodsEnsure that we are leveraging our group buying power effectivelyThrough effective management of the administrative resource ensure that your product and price file is continuously and accurately maintainedSupport the Business Units by making regular site visits to achieve the following objective:Solicit customer feedback & insightCommunicate relevant changes and developmentsCoach, mentor and motivate the appropriate business unit colleaguesSupport the business units through development of working relationship with the sales teams and the key customersBe prepared to commit to further education programs as appropriateMeasures:Quality of business development plansSales and margin performance by category by business unitsInbound service levelsAdministrative measures – e.g. First time match rateFrequency, quality and effectiveness of site visits to Cash & Carry'sQuality of relationships developed with DCR & DFS sales teamsWhat you will have:Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a buying / trading team with responsibility for managing categories or product portfoliosExperience in data analysis and interpretationProven track record of delivering commercial results in a fast-moving environmentExperience of working on a cross functional or cross departmental basisStrong commercial acumen and customer focusSystematic problem-solving skillsTeam player with excellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent Negotiation & Numeracy skillsExcellent working knowledge Microsoft package in particular ExcelAbility to make decisions, meet targets and work under pressureExcellent planning, and organisational skillsWhat is nice to have:3rd level qualification in Business, Finance or related subjectSound Category Management experience within the food retail/wholesale industryKnowledge of the Irish and UK grocery industryPrevious people management experienceWhat we Offer or Why Musgrave:Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impactInnovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutionsCommunity Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and vision.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.Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely..