Commercial Analyst (Retail / Foodservice)

Fantastic opportunity for a Retail Profitability Analyst to join a thriving Food Retail Services / FMCG company (Fantastic company, with multi billion turnover).

This company places immense value on their staff, and is one of the best places for an individual to work in.

This role will involve a mixture of Office Work (Belfast Office) & Home Working (Hybrid Working) & Also Travelling to different Retailers (Field Based ).

Permanent - Monday - Friday

Salary

Negotiable + Bonus + Additional Fantastic Benefits and Perks & Progression Opportunities

Responsibilities:

The purpose of this role is to support the independent retail business, enhancing the profitability of the stores. This will be achieved by supporting cost saving projects across the business.

· The investigation and understanding of stock loss variances.

· The identification and execution of profit-making and savings opportunities.

· Maintaining a contracts database and using this to identify opportunities for savings.

· Reviewing spend areas to identify lowest cost savings.

· Through assessment drive change that demands improved performance and improved profitability.

· Develop appropriate analysis and reports to measure commercial performance.

· Assumes role of Lead for various cost saving workstreams identified for the SuperValu and Centra estates, and driving retailer engagement in same.

· Building and maintaining cross functional relationships with the sales teams and other support functions across Musgrave as well as with the stores.

· Proactively share best practice across all retailers.

· Promote cost awareness, saving opportunities and a continuous improvement culture, through regular engagement and a strong focus on costs.

· Other projects and ad-hoc work as required to support the commercial team.

The Ideal Person:

• Experience in Retail / Foodservice sector
• 2 years' experience working in a fast paced commercial environment or similar
• Demonstrable evidence of preparing and presenting analysis to a high standard.
• Ability to demonstrate strong initiative and an achievement orientated approach to results.
• A self starter, highly motivated with a continuous improvement focus.
• A fast learner, open to new ideas and an ability to engage fully with all business operations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Fully proficient in MS Office and ability to navigate systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and commercial acumen.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via Vanrath in the strictest confidence.

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