Key Accountabilities

Solving complex problems in a fast-paced Trading environment

Building an in-depth understanding of the components and drivers of product cost

Owning and maintaining pricing models that reflect the latest commodity and market conditions such as: climate change, inflation and topical news subjects

Supporting both new and existing product development processes with insightful cost modelling and analysis. This will include activities like site visits, negotiations, and product testing sessions

Working closely with Trading to ensure you are proactively delivering actionable insight which has a positive impact on margin performance. This could include looking at pricing or promotion performance

Building your knowledge of the market and supply base.

Conduct and share relevant market, supplier and commodity research and analysis.

You Will Possess The Following Skills

Ability to work collaboratively with peers and share best practice

Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders

Strong communication skills and an ability to make detailed analysis easy to understand

Good numerical skills with some experience of working with a large volume of data

An ability to get into the detail and understand fully the drivers of product cost and how changing market conditions can impact these.

Your Personal Attributes

A willingness to learn and drive your own development

An ability to communicate in a clear and engaging way

A strong focus on control to ensure that the modelling performed is robust

The ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines

Experience within either Retail, Manufacturing or a Commercial Analytics environment would be advantageous

Be inquisitive

Have tenacity to be able to find solutions to problems

Desirable Skills

The ability to use data modelling tools effectively and ensure the data and models are always maintained.

Degree-educated in a related subject.

Make a difference to your career, we expect a lot but you’ll get a lot back in return. We will help you grow and develop your career and give you the freedom to show that you really care.

Alongside This We Can Offer You

• A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
• 15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount
• Free parking
• Highly subsidised restaurant onsite with our own Michelin Star Chef!
• Subsidised Costa onsite
• Discounted gym membership
• Charity fundraising events
• Educational sponsorship
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Long service awards
• Reward & recognition
• Online discounts at over 150 retailers and cashback on shopping, holidays, insurance and more!