Role will be based at our Norwest Support Office 3 days a week as per the hybrid policy.
Role
Part of the Category Development team, this role is responsible for partnering across the commercial (buying) teams to deliver on refreshed category plans, improved financials through COGS negotiation support, and driving strategic initiatives to deliver on our customer promise.
Responsibilities
* Partner with Category Managers, Merch Planners, and other key stakeholders in the creation of data‐led insights, providing recommendations on category strategy and influencing cross‐functionally to land customer‐first results
* Develop our supplier engagement approach to maximise collaboration and value creation
* Identify category opportunities through structured analysis and problem solving across different areas; including customer behaviour, market trends, category performance, pricing, supplier dynamics
* Incorporate strategic insights from qualitative and quantitative consumer and category research into category strategy, with an articulation of available levers in supplier negotiation
* Participate in the creation of ranging analytics tools and roll‐out of best‐practice buying processes
* Support and influence category teams in cost and supplier negotiations
Qualifications
* Commercially‐savvy analyst with a track record of partnering to deliver high‐impact initiatives
* Strong communication skills with an ability to convey concepts to technical and non‐technical people in a clear and unambiguous manner
* Clear and high‐calibre presentation of information (verbal and written) for stakeholders
* Ability to simplify the complex, and break down problems in a structured manner
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related subject or equivalent professional experience (2‐4 year retail / category analyst experience)
* Advanced Excel skills, SQL knowledge is a plus
* Previous experience as a commercial business analyst, category analyst or strategy analyst highly valued
Benefits / Experience
* A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network
* Access to Sonder – confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical, safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families
* A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you
* Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose‐driven work
* Opportunity to salary‐sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre‐tax salary (e.g., novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices)
Inclusive Hiring
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose. We encourage all candidates to apply and let us know if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
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