Commercial Manager

**Joining the Metcash Family**
At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You get all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.
Australian Liquor Marketers (ALM) is the Liquor wholesale division of Metcash. We are the largest wide range wholesaler to the independent liquor trade. Being part of something bigger in the ALM team is all about making a huge difference for the local retailers, businesses and communities we service. And while you’re championing successful independents, the wider Metcash family is behind you with a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, and make your mark.

**About the Opportunity**
Join our Liquor team and play a key role in driving commercial performance through data, insights, and strategic support. In this role, you’ll partner with the Merchandise and Marketing teams to deliver impactful financial outcomes. You’ll support supplier negotiations with robust commercial analysis, help optimise net working capital, and ensure rebates are accurately tracked and maximised.

**In this Role**
- Partner with the Merch team on strategy development for categories ensuring Liquor Pillar maximizes opportunities with suppliers.
- Development and production of high-quality supplier profitability and funding ratio reports that are used to drive outcomes with ALM stakeholders.
- Contribute to supplier negotiations delivering strong commercial outcomes for ALM
- Own and execute of Net working capital strategies for the Liquor business that maximise the use of working capital and return on funds employed.
- Own, develop and continuously improve ALM processes for calculation and payment of rebates including supplier volumetric rebates and ALM terms rebates.
- Identify opportunities for profitability improvement and drive through to execution.
- Build accurate budgets and forecasts within depth analysis and understanding of the business for all ALM merchandise income lines.
- Commercial analysis of new product development and M+A opportunities in the O&E portfolio

**You’re Likely a Match If**
- Qualified CPA or CA with a strong background in senior roles, ideally within the FMCG sector
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, with proven expertise in budgeting, profitability analysis, and management reporting
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present to stakeholders, and build relationships
- Advanced analytical and negotiation abilities, including data modelling and problem-solving to support strategic decision-making
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, with a strong ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a team environment

**Life in ALM at Metcash**
Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace
Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first 6 months.
Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.
An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
Proudly awarded “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.
Recognised as 45th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity.
- ️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022- 2023

Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.
Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member benefits program

**About Us**
Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.
We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.
**Join us and be part of something bigger**

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