Fresh Produce Quality & Supply Lead

Dunnes Stores; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunnes Stores in North Dublin is seeking a Fresh Produce Technical Manager to lead quality and supply chain initiatives across the Fresh Food Buying offices. The role focuses on maintaining high standards and ensuring product availability.

You will work with growers and suppliers to deliver Dunnes Stores' quality and legality standards, while driving continuous improvement in supplier performance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a fresh produce role.
• Degree/qualification in Commercial Horticulture or similar field.
• Experience in FMCG preferable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver flawless execution.
• Flexibility to juggle multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Fresh Produce/Horticulture supply chain to lead quality and consistency.
• Advance eight stages: planning, programming, ordering, supply confirmation.
• Improve supplier quality management and set standards.
• Maintain tracking and analysis of quality data across supply, distribution and retail.
• Ensure compliance and build grower/supplier relationships.
• Monitor product performance and action improvements quickly.
• Support stores with information about Fresh Produce.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional

Multi-tasking

Result-oriented

Education

Horticulture degree

Job description

Dunnes Stores in North Dublin is seeking a Fresh Produce Technical Manager to lead quality and supply chain initiatives across the Fresh Food Buying offices. The role focuses on maintaining high standards and ensuring product availability.

You will work with growers and suppliers to deliver Dunnes Stores' quality and legality standards, while driving continuous improvement in supplier performance and cost efficiency.