Junior Food Category Analyst | Growth & Learning

Applegreen Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules

Professional Development + Growth

Staff Discounts

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Applegreen Stores is seeking a Junior Food Category Analyst to join the Commercial Food team in Ireland. You will support weekly/monthly reports, analyse product and store performance, and help with supplier data, pricing and range changes.

The role involves forecasting, stock management, and collaboration with Supply Chain, Operations and Finance. A proactive, detail-focused individual with Excel and Power BI skills will thrive in a fast-growing retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial, retail, food, supply-chain or administrative environment would be beneficial.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Comfortable working with numbers and analysing data to identify trends or discrepancies.
• Previous exposure to Power BI or similar reporting tools would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and distribution of weekly and monthly Food performance reports (sales, margin, waste, availability, stock, promotions).
• Assist analysis of product, category and store performance, highlighting key trends and exceptions.
• Maintain trackers, reports and product information, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates.
• Provide administrative support across the Food category team and assist Buyers and Category Managers.
• Support invoice administration and reconciliation, resolving discrepancies with internal teams and suppliers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Applegreen Stores is seeking a Junior Food Category Analyst to join the Commercial Food team in Ireland. You will support weekly/monthly reports, analyse product and store performance, and help with supplier data, pricing and range changes.

The role involves forecasting, stock management, and collaboration with Supply Chain, Operations and Finance. A proactive, detail-focused individual with Excel and Power BI skills will thrive in a fast-growing retail environment.