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Job Description
Applegreen seeks a Trading Analyst to drive commercial success in the Republic of Ireland.
Established in 1992, Applegreen is a leading convenience retailer with over €3 BN in annual revenue and 600 Motorway Service Plazas and forecourt sites internationally.
The Trading Analyst will play a crucial role in driving the success of the Commercial team, reporting directly to the Senior Trading Analyst and based in the Group headquarter office in Dublin.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, strong communicator, and natural leader who can inspire and motivate their team to achieve exceptional results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assume full responsibility for the production and preparation of weekly reports, adhering to strict timelines.
- Support and manage the forecast and distribution of products to our stores, allocating stock where required.
- Collaborate and provide support with the Trading team on analytics requirements.
- Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships both internally with key departments within the company and externally with our supply partners.
- Conduct data analysis on trading activity and pricing strategies, implementing change, introducing processes, and driving efficiencies within the department.
- Stay informed on market and industry trends through competitor analysis to ensure competitiveness of our offerings.
- Support in developing strategic plans at both product and category levels.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2+ years as a trading Analyst/Merchandise Planner/Stock allocator in a similar role (FMCG experience an advantage)
- High proficiency in all Microsoft Office software (Excel, PPT)
- Proficiency in using Excel to manipulate and analyze large sets of data is essential
- Power BI or equivalent beneficial
- SAP experience advantageous
- Experience within a convenience FMCG retail environment also advantageous
Additional Key Skills & Attributes:
- Understanding of the FMCG industry, market dynamics, and consumer behaviour to make informed decisions and recommendations.
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to drive successful trading strategies.
- Problem-solving skills: ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome challenges and optimize trading performance.
- Attention to detail: being meticulous and thorough in analysing data and identifying trends to make accurate and insightful recommendations.
- Time management: ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and deliver results.
- Team player: collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and building strong relationships with colleagues to achieve common goals.
- Adaptability: being flexible and open to new ideas and ways of working to respond to changing market conditions and consumer preferences.
- Proactive mindset: taking initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and drive continuous growth in trading performance.
- Highly organised individual with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and adapt around changing priorities as required.
- Project management skills