Outback Stores aims to be a sustainable business making a positive impact in the health, employment and economy of remote Indigenous communities by improving food affordability, nutrition and community services.
The company has established itself as a leader in remote retail management services across Australia's most beautiful and remote communities. With over 56 stores in remote areas, opportunities for engagement and empowerment are endless.
Job Description
Role Overview
The Merchandise Analyst and Communication Coordinator is responsible for implementing and supporting merchandise strategies to enable Outback Stores to sell a range of products meeting sales, profit and affordability targets. This role conducts data analysis to support the store support team, developing best practice data management and reporting processes to inform business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Maintains effective communication with stores and internal stakeholders.
2. Manages the Retail Activity Planner (RAP) for Outback Stores.
3. Administers project management platforms and documentation.
4. Serves as first point of contact for Store queries on merchandise, supply chain and nutrition.
5. Assists in generating and analyzing weekly data, scrutinizing unsatisfactory margins, sales and social metrics.
6. Assists in evaluating marketing and store information, historical data and forward trends to develop department plans.
Compliance
1. Completes all tasks according to Outback Stores policies and procedures.
2. Assists in reviewing policies, procedures, documentation and forms.
Administration
1. Provides communications support to the Source and Supply team.
2. Supports the Source and Supply team with administrative tasks.
3. Contributes to managing documents to meet audit requirements.
4. Performs ad hoc administration duties as required.
Desired Skills and Experience
Desired Qualifications
1. Certificate III in Retail.
2. Tertiary qualifications in finance or communications.
3. Working with Childrens Check and National Police Certificate.
Expertise
1. Two years plus experience in administration or retail.
2. Proven experience in retail.
3. Ability to analyze data.
4. Intermediate experience in Microsoft suite.
5. Experience with Grocery Manager POS advantageous but not essential.
Outback Stores offers an experience like no other and the opportunity to make a positive difference in remote communities of Australia. Competitive salary options and not-for-profit salary packaging facility available.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals to apply.