Head of Business Optimisation

Location: Dublin or Cork | Hybrid Working

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 19 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 are looking for a Head of Business Optimisation to join our team.

This influential leadership role is critical to enhancing both in-store and back-office efficiencies across all Musgrave-operated Retail stores. You will collaborate closely with Finance, Store Operations and store teams, working together to drive efficiency and embed a culture of continuous improvement across our stores.

What you’ll be doing:

• Championing the adoption of AI and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and empower Store Operations and Store teams with advanced, data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Ensuring business KPI reporting is accessible, simplified, user-focused, and action-oriented.
• Working closely with the Head of Profitability to align on operational efficiencies across all Musgrave-operated stores.
• Developing and delivering annual efficiency-costs saving Targets.
• Undertaking a comprehensive review of essential repetitive tasks and functions instore to identify opportunities for automation and capacity generation.
• Integrating new stores through a thorough checklist process.
• Leading change management by guiding employees through adoption of new systems and cultural transformations via communication.
• Developing and nurturing relationships with stakeholders, including Musgrave Business Services team.
• Maintaining a naturally curious mindset to identify and realise untapped profit opportunities across all cost lines.
• Enforcing a highly numeric approach to overall store cost management, and optimal operational expenditure on ongoing basis.

What you’ll bring:

• 8-10+ years experience in a similar role, ideally with Retail Store Experience, or relevant experience in business transformation.

• Proven leadership in driving profitable business growth
• Significant experience managing stakeholders and operating at a senior level within an organisation
• Ability to build relationships and deal confidently with stakeholders
• A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced and ambiguous environments, possessing the confidence to challenge assumptions and implement transformational change.
• Proven experience in managing change.
• continuous improvement capability.
• Results driven
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or a degree in a relevant commercial discipline.
• Customer first mindset

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.

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