Join Musgrave: Where Innovation Meets Heritage, and People Drive Change
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 food service 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 team as Data Scientist.
Our Data Science and Analytics Team are looking for a Data Scientist to join the team and drive high impact analytics initiatives with the business. If you're passionate about data, analytics and influencing business strategy, this role is the perfect opportunity to leverage your skills and drive innovation.
Work location is flexible in the republic of Ireland. We have offices in Cork and Dublin. Work Smart hybrid work arrangement applies for this role. Some travel to Cork will be required.
What you’ll be Doing
- Provide a strong data-driven voice across the business, championing analytics and AI as a catalyst for innovation, insight and value creation.
- Perform deep-dive analyses, including causal inference, pre-post analysis, sensitivity analysis, revenue projections, and ad-hoc queries.
- Drive high-impact analytics initiatives across customer behaviour, segmentation, loyalty, marketing, media, online, and trading domains.
- Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling narratives that influence senior stakeholders and shape strategic decisions.
- Build intuitive dashboards and robust data models that transform raw data into compelling business stories and performance metrics.
- Inspire and develop a high-performing group of junior data scientists, fostering analytical excellence and strong stakeholder engagement.
What we’re looking for:
- 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Strong experience analysing large, complex data sets and translating insights into actionable business solutions.
- Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages such as Python or R, with a deep understanding of both structured and unstructured data.
- Solid background in business intelligence and data analysis with a focus on driving impactful results.
- The ability to turn commercial data into valuable insights to support key business decisions and optimise processes.
- Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau to create clear, informative dashboards.
- A strong grasp of fundamental statistics (e.g., regression, correlation, hypothesis testing, statistical inference) to draw actionable conclusions from data.
- Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams, cultures, and geographies.
- Comfort working in dynamic, fast-paced environments, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, matrixed setting.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with a results-oriented mindset and a commitment to diverse, inclusive teamwork.
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
**What we Offer:
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.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join is in creating a future where business success and positive change go hand in hand
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.