Merch Strategy Analys

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

**About the team**:
To understand our merchandise business, we need to understand our customers. That’s why you’ll find us working across all business units at Coles Supermarkets, Liquor and Coles Local. Supermarkets is one of the largest teams at Coles, but we’re a close-knit group that come from all over the world.

We’re passionate about working at the forefront of merchandising and making sure our customers have quality products at the right price.

**About the role**:
Partnering with the Merchandise teams, as a Range Review Analyst you will support Category Managers to execute and develop the range strategy, engaging multiple cross-functional teams to ensure range reviews are delivered on time and benefits are realised.

In this 18 month fixed term opportunity you will project manage several range reviews with a large focus on range and analytics. You'll be reviewing and analysing range performance, alongside recommending actions to business unit teams to effectively land range changes within our stores.

You’ll also:

- Lead cross functional projects and attend relevant range review process meetings
- Drive collaboration with category teams in the development of category ranges to improve store sales and customer satisfaction
- Contribute to a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for category management and category planning
- Support stakeholder identification and assessment

**About you and your skills**:
In this role you will partner with varied stakeholders and leverage your ability to effectively influence. This role will provide genuine impact for the work you will be doing as part of a supportive, collaborative team. You will also need:

- Proven experience within an FMCG/Retail product environment
- High level of proficiency using appropriate analytical tools and techniques
- Demonstrated communication and presentation skills with experience presenting to senior business stakeholders
- Developed negotiating and influencing skills
- Experience managing projects, or work-streams within projects.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and develop new skills.

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With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

Job ID: 121307

Employment Type: Full time