Category Analyst

About Sigma Healthcare

Sigma Healthcare is a leading Australian full line pharmacy wholesale and distribution business. Sigma also has the largest pharmacy network in Australia, with over 1,200 branded and independent stores, including some of Australia's best-known pharmacy retail brands such as Chemist Warehouse, Amcal and Discount Drug Stores.

We attract and retain talented people and have a dedicated and focussed workforce achieving high performance levels for our customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. Our culture is demonstrated through our values and behaviours; We are obsessed with delighting our customers, we act with honesty and integrity, we are resilient and focused, we deliver on our goals.

About the role

The primary focus and responsibilities of this role are:

• Supporting the execution of the Prescription Medicines category strategy to achieve the company's wholesale objectives;
• Developing processes, building reports and conducting analysis to optimise the product range; and
• Drive sales performance and improve overall category profitability.

About the Department

The Wholesale Category and Direct Procurement Department plays a crucial role in supporting the business in sourcing and managing products at scale, ensuring Pharmacy customers can access high-quality goods at competitive prices. This department focuses on building strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating Wholesale purchasing contracts, and streamlining the direct procurement process.

In addition to negotiating directly with suppliers, the team works closely with Retail sales and marketing to align business synergies as the wholesale team supports the organization streamline purchasing processes, reduce costs, and drive sales through well-curated product lines. Maintaining strong supplier relationships and ensuring consistent quality and delivery timelines, the department ensures that businesses can operate with confidence, offering competitive pricing and top-tier products to their customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop reports and conduct data analysis to support the execution of the Ethical category and commercial growth objectives.
• Conduct ongoing market, competitor, and customer analysis to inform long-term planning and in-season decision- making.
• Facilitate the product ranging decisions based on performance insights, customer needs, and commercial opportunities.
• Perform pricing analysis and contribute recommendations to meet the wholesale pricing strategy and objectives. Including facilitation of month Iy deals and specials.
• Develop reports and processes to assist the Category Manager to plan and execute wholesale range reviews, incorporating supplier input, market data, and financial performance.
• Develop reports and processes to facilitate product portfolio rationalizations.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to facilitate the loading of new lines. Track new line creation and follow up on outstanding forms.
• Ensure the data accuracy of Ethical product data meets commercial requirements and CSO obligations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to facilitate the new product ranging process
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Planning teams on demand forecasting, order phasing, and supply alignment.
• Develop process to support category-level stock decisions to support in-season trading and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
• Track and report on key KPIs including sales, profit, margin, availability, and space efficiency.
• Proactively identify underperforming products or categories and recommend recovery or exit strategies.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support category growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with Retail, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to ensure implementation of agreed processes.

About you

• 2+ years in a similar position
• A tertiary qualification in business
• Demonstrated strong capability in using data analysis tools, including SAP, Power BI, Excel, and Power Query.
• Solid experience in a similar role where data analysis and interpretation were central to success.
• Highly developed attention to detail skills
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to shared goals
• Highly developed time management skills

What's on offer:

When you join Sigma Healthcare, you join an Australian success story with over 100 years of proud history. Also, on offer is the opportunity to:

• Receive a competitive salary package
• Advance your skills and experience through ongoing training and development
• Be part of a progressive, supportive and highly skilled team
• Enjoy great employee benefits and access to health & wellbeing programs, as well as a Universal incentive program
• Work for an organisation that plays a unique role in supporting healthy communities

Our culture is demonstrated through our values and behaviours; we are obsessed with delighting our customers, we act with honesty and integrity, we are resilient and focused, we deliver on our goals.

We are proud to be endorsed as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

How to apply

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Anyone interested in applying should do so directly as we are not accepting applications through recruitment agencies.