Data Scientist

Company description:

The Metcash story began from the humble origins of our first family-owned corner store in 1927. And for almost 100 years since then, we've been backing independents and strengthening the communities we operate in.

Today, Metcash (ASX: MTS) is Australia and New Zealand's leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in the food, liquor, hardware, and tools industries, with sales of $19.5 billion in FY25. We provide our network with marketing, purchasing, warehousing, distribution and systems support

Job description:

At Metcash, you're part of something bigger. We've got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Thrive your way with flexible work options
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team

At Metcash Food, we're the power behind local business, proudly supplying over 1600 independently owned stores in every corner of Australia and New Zealand. With a range of trusted independent brands like IGA, Foodland and Campbells/C-Store, our stores sit at the heart of their communities, providing locals with the products and homegrown produce they love most.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join Metcash an experienced Data Scientist who can work under the supervision of the Data Science Lead to support the various business departments across the Food pillar to deliver insights that are data-driven, create dashboards and support the business with strategic decision making through the use of data science and statistical techniques.

In this Role

• Partner with key stakeholders to uncover business challenges and enable data-driven decision-making. You'll dive deep into complex data, identify root causes, and translate analytical findings into clear, actionable strategies—driving growth in areas like pricing, assortment, and shelf optimisation.
• Design and deliver insightful reports and dashboards that empower teams to make informed decisions. You'll use trend analysis and compelling data visualisation to surface opportunities, monitor performance, and flag potential issues early.
• Build scalable data pipelines and statistical algorithms to automate the cleaning, integration, and analysis of large, complex data sets from diverse internal and external sources.
• Leverage advanced data science techniques—from machine learning to predictive modelling—to solve real business problems. Your work will help identify optimisation opportunities across price, promotions, and range that lead to measurable market share gains.
• Work with big data tools and environments to manage and analyse large-scale datasets. You'll validate hypotheses, extract key insights, and support business experimentation with robust analytical rigor.

You're Likely a Match If

• Degree-qualified in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics or Data Science.
• Experience in FMCG industry
• 3-5 years experience in data science and analytics role
• Hands-on experience with R for data modelling, automation, and development of interactive analytics applications.
• Proficient in SQL for data extraction and manipulation across large, complex databases.
• Advanced capability in Power BI (including DAX, Power Query, and Power Pivot) to design and deliver clear, insightful dashboards and reports.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms and database technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Data Services, and AWS Redshift.

What's on offer

We're proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually

Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities

Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA

Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Join us and be part of something bigger

Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.

We're committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.