Category Analyst

At Metcash, we’re the power behind an independent Australia. For almost 100 years we’ve been proudly supporting local, family-owned businesses - sticking up for the little guys and helping them become the best stores in town. Today we’re Australia and New Zealand’s leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in the food, liquor, and hardware sectors. And while we may be large in size, we’ll always be locals at heart. At the Independent Hardware Group, we’re strengthening local communities one postcode at a time. We’re the leading supplier of over 600 independently owned stores nationwide - giving them a competitive advantage to take the big chains to task. And with trusted hardware brands like Mitre 10 and Home Timber & Hardware, we can turn local retailers into the best stores in town giving locals the tools and support to build strong communities - literally **About the Opportunity **_- _**Hardware** We have an exciting opportunity to join the IHG team in Heatherton as a **Category Management Analyst**. Your primary responsibility will be supporting, assisting and also leading various merchandising projects to enhance product assortment, improve operational efficiency, drive identified synergy opportunities and drive sales growth. You will also coordinate and lead cross functional initiatives, analyse data and ensure project deliverables are executed on time. **In this Role** - Develop and maintain project plans and status reports - Collect, analyse and interpret data to merchandise projects - Generate reports and presentations to communicate project progress and outcomes - Provide insights (tell the story) and recommendations based on the analytics and influence the project to success - Work closely with various internal departments and external stakeholders - Identify opportunities for process improvement **You’re Likely a Match If** - Proficient in Office suite especially in Excel - Strong analytical and problem solving abilities - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong organisational skills - Experience in managing inventory and stock control would be recommended but not essential **Life 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 year. - 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 a Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. - Recognized as 45th in "Equileap Top 100" globally 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 app, “Our Local”. We’re all about celebrating success, and we’re proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Equity, an accredited Flex Ready workplace and a Gold Standard Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace. So, roll up your sleeves and bring your best self to work, and we’ll give you the support you need to develop a rewarding career and make your mark on the future of retail. **Join us and become part of something bigger** INHT