Merchandising Optimisation Analyst

Merchandising Optimisation Analyst

• Permanent opportunity in Norwest location
• Hybrid working model
• An opportunity to learn and grow within the group

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.' It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you're excited to turn today's blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you'll do

As a key member of an innovative and collaborative team, the Merchandising Optimisation Analyst enables strategic goals by leveraging technology for space optimization. This includes partnering with various teams to enhance store efficiency and customer experience through data-driven insights, creating tailored store layouts through Planogram Generator, with an understanding of impact on range. The analyst also focuses on performance analysis and continuous improvement to unlock commercial opportunities.

• Spearhead impactful and collaborative merchandising optimisation strategies across Commercial and Merchandising & Customer Value to deliver Supermarket priorities, exceptional customer value, and commercial goals.
• Accountable user of our merch optimisation technology to create and govern action lists that produce store-specific space, driving effective and efficient space and commercial outcomes.
• Lead and initiate insights and commercial success by providing influential recommendations grounded in strong analytics of our merchandising principles and category performance.
• Employ deep critical thinking and problem-solving to optimise and find the best balance between range, merchandising, operational objectives, and deliverables.
• Collaborate seamlessly across the entire Woolworths Group ecosystem, providing vital support to our valued partners, including Metro.

What you'll bring

• A minimum of 3 years experience in relevant roles (e.g., merchandising, category analyst, data & insight analyst, finance analyst, pricing analyst) or
• Bachelor Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related subject, or equivalent professional experience
• Proficient understanding of Google & Microsoft systems, with intermediate Excel functions (pivot tables, formulas, conditional formatting)
• Basic to intermediate GCP and/or SQL knowledge - advantageous
• Knowledgeable in agency datasets (Quantium, Shopper Intelligence, Circana, or equivalent)

What you'll experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities across disciplines, offering valuable exposure to a vast business network.
• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model, combining time at an office or hub with remote work, supporting in-person connection and flexibility.
• Bring your eye for trend and design to product planning and development, ensuring we have the newest and most exciting ranges for our customers.
• Team discounts across Woolworths Group brands and a robust rewards program that celebrates purpose-driven work.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We value our team's diversity, which enriches our business and helps us innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.