Trading Assistant

Musgrave Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Musgrave Group is seeking a Trading Assistant for our Ballymun office. You will support pricing and product file changes, coordinate supplier communications, and input promotional details into the system under the Trading Manager's direction.

The role requires strong administration, numeracy, and Excel skills, plus effective communication and teamwork in a hybrid work environment across Ireland.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years administration skills.
• Good level of numeracy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Able to manage a varied workload reliably.
• Proficient PC skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise pricing office of all price & product file related changes.
• List new supplier products via PIM and communicate details to SBU & branches.
• Gather promotional details and input onto system as directed by the Trading Manager.
• Coordinate the communication of promotional and seasonal activity to branches.
• Prepare required financial information ahead of supplier meetings.
• Prepare and communicate weekly Super category performance measurements.

Skills

Administration

Numeracy

Organizational skills

Communication

Advanced Excel

Team player

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our team as a Trading Assistant in our office in Ballymun.

What you’ll be doing:

• Advise pricing office of all price & product file related changes
  Product Pricing
  Product Details
  Supplier Details
• List New Supplier Products via PIM & Communicate details to SBU & Branches.
• Gather promotional details & input onto system as directed by the Trading Manager.
• Co ordinate the communication of promotional and seasonal activity to branches.
• Administration and timely resolution of all FTMR/Debit Note queries relevant to the Super category
• Prepare required financial information in advance of supplier meeting
• Prepare & communicate weekly Super category performance measurements.
  Sales & Margin performance
  Super category supplier service level
• Review service levels on a weekly basis to assess performance issues and take appropriate action to resolve
• Investigate and resolve supplier credit claims via MBS
• Handle day to day queries with suppliers, sales teams and branches.
• Collate information for supplier cost increases
• Administration to cover all Super Category activities and developments
• Support Project work as required e.g. Seasonal, Range rationalisation or any other projects that the business may require
• Management of Team Diaries weekly

Maintain supplier and category filing system

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 2 years administration Skills
• Good level of numeracy skills
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal & Communications Skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to adapt to a varied workload and dependable
• Excellent PC Skills (Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint)
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A Team Player who thrives in a fastpaced environment

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 impact

Innovation Focus:

Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community 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.

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.