Commercial Analyst

  • Job Reference: 1504407380-2
  • Date Posted: 21 November 2024
  • Recruiter: Smurfit Kappa
  • Location: Uphill, Somerset
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Manufacturing Operations
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Are you a person who enjoys working with commercial data and who is analytically minded?

If yes, we might just have the role for you.

We have an exciting developmental role for a Commercial Analyst to join our team in Weston super Mare.

Ideally you will be of graduate calibre (although not essential), who has a passion for business performance and profit. Ideally you will have some experience using data analysis and you are competent in using excel and other data systems.

We are committed to developing future talent and the role will offer the potential to develop in to a managerial position provides longer-term opportunities to progress into more senior roles in the future.

We are also committed to living our Company values of Integrity, Loyalty and Respect and we proud to say that we are a truly sustainable business, creating a product that is 100% kerbside recyclable.

So who are we and why might you want to join us?

Smurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, we operate in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills, and employs approximately 100,000 colleagues worldwide.

We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions and delivering meaningful value for our shareholders, customers and employees.

Whilst you may not have heard of us before reading this advert, you will most certainly have seen our packaging products on many supermarket shelves; some of the recognisable everyday items that are transported in our packaging include eggs, pot noodles, yoghurts, pizzas and beer to name but a few.

Our products are circular by nature which means we are committed to being a sustainable business in a broadest sense: from reducing our environmental impact to investing in the communities in which we operate.

What would I be doing?

You will support the Sales Director to set the commercial strategy for the business- making day to day pricing decisions and helping the business make decisions on significant pieces of work.

You will provide analysis on the performance of our products and will work proactively with other departments to develop action plans; addressing costs, improving margin, pricing, issuing quotations and undertaking tenders to aid the site management team to achieve its strategic goals.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
  • Flexible working options (once fully competent within the role) and family-friendly policies
  • Free on-site parking
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.