Trading Manager Assistant
Contract: 12 Months
Location: Cork
Join Musgrave – A Legacy of Innovation, Community, and Excellence
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 Trading (Buying) team as a Trading Manager Assistant.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing administrative support to the Trading Manager in the day to day running of the portfolio.
- Liaising with Suppliers for your portfolio and with the wider trading team to ensure clear communication around projects and frequent deadlines.
- Supporting the TM on cross functional initiatives which require strong organisational skills, a team work approach and a passion for food.
- Responsibility for maintaining accurate and up to date reports using Excel and strong numerical skills.
- Working on own initiative with autonomy and as a part of the wider Trading team on a varied workload.
What we are looking for:
- Strong customer service orientation coupled with excellent administrative, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Competency in PC packages (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience in using in-house databases is desirable.
- Previous experience in Trading/Purchasing, Sales or Supply Chain is essential for this role
- Strong numerical skills
- Planning and organising skills and an ability to meet deadlines
Why Musgrave:
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.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and vision.
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.
