Commercial & Trading Analyst

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Commercial & Trading Analyst! \n

Vet Direct is an integral division of CVS Group plc, an international leader in veterinary services. We pride ourselves on being a one-stop shop for veterinary practices, offering consumables, uniforms, instruments, and equipment to meet every need. At Vet Direct, our dedication to making pets a priority is at the core of everything we do.

Role Overview \n

The Commercial & Trading Analyst supports the Purchasing, Customer Care, Accounts & Marketing teams in driving sales growth, margin improvement, and commercial performance across Vet Directs e-commerce portfolio of veterinary equipment, consumables, instruments & clothing. This is an integral role that analyses sales, margin and profitability trends to identify opportunities for growth and cost improvement with a view to giving Vet Direct a competitive edge.

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Setting Direction

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• Analyse sales, margin, profitability, and revenue performance to provide commercial insights.
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• Produce regular reports and conduct pricing, competitor, and supplier performance analysis.
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• Support product launches, category reviews, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
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• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and colleagues.
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• Champion CVS values, maintain a customer-focused approach, and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
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Developing People

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• Complete required training and take ownership of your personal development.
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• Share knowledge and best practice with colleagues and the wider business.
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• Foster a collaborative, supportive team environment and contribute positively to team meetings and communications.
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• Regularly review progress against objectives and seek opportunities to enhance performance.
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Delivering Results

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• Produce accurate and timely reporting, dashboards, and KPI scorecards.
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• Monitor category and supplier performance, providing actionable recommendations and insights.
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• Ensure reporting accuracy, data integrity, and effective stakeholder communication.
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• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support business performance through data-driven decision-making.
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• Consistently meet and exceed objectives and KPIs through proactive performance management.
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Key Skills Required: \n

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• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills with ability to organise and use Microsoft Office tools.
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• Advanced excel skills
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• Effective negotiation skills with a willingness to drive down costs and improve efficiencies
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• Strong commercial acumen
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• Experience in commercial and category analysis
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• Sound business knowledge
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• Accuracy and an eye for detail
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• Good organisation and time management skills.
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• A team player with a high level of dedication to fulfil obligations.
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In addition to a competitive salary of £30,000 we offer:

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• Up to 7.6 weeks of annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
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• Pension matched to 6%.
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• Health cash plan and flexible benefits tailored to your needs.
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• Opportunities to buy or sell annual leave.
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At CVS, we are committed to inclusivity and diversity, ensuring a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

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