Network Analytics Lead

**Brighter Futures Start Here**

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you'll feel the impact of the work you'll do every day. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.

As a leader in the retail market, we're optimistic about our future and yours. We're changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you'll be proud of.

**Join the team**

Are you an experienced professional with a passion for leveraging data to drive business insights and solutions? We are seeking an **Analytics Lead - Network Planning and Property** to join our team and lead the end-to-end development and agile delivery of data and analytical tools, including Power BI dashboards, to support our Group Network Planning and Property projects. This role will also be involved in leading and completing analysis for Network Planning and Property projects as required e.g. deep dive analysis related to store or network performance or market analysis for specific projects.

Your expertise in problem framing and design thinking will be crucial in understanding and addressing the challenges faced by our Property Network team, ensuring the delivery of impactful analytical outputs.

**What you'll be doing**:
As an **Analytics Lead - Network Planning and Property** working at Kmart group, you will:

- Collaborate with Network Planners, Data & GIS Manager, and the broader Property team to design, build, and scale solutions, coordinating necessary business processes and change management.
- Lead the development of analytical products and tools, including Power BI dashboards, using agile methodologies.
- Work with data engineers to ensure data integrity is upheld, prioritize features, and run meetings with the Network team and data scientists as needed.
- Build strong partnerships with Network/Property teams and the data/analytics team (Bangalore and across the Group) to ensure successful project delivery and plan for future project requirements.
- Translating complex data and research findings into actionable insights that will guide the implementation of effective strategies for optimal network performance
- Complete Network Planning and Property analysis as and when required: i.e closures/transfer assessments, PIRs, deep dive analysis related to project performance, including supporting ANKO Global on market and site assessments.

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- A Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Data Science, Operational Statistics, or a related field.
- 5+ years' experience in analytics leadership, preferably within the Retail sector.
- Proficiency in geospatial analytics and insight, with experience working with location data, customer behaviour and loyalty.
- Demonstrated ability to work with geosocial and behavioural data.
- Expertise in SQL and Snowflake for managing and analysing large datasets.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex models and data insights to non-technical stakeholders.

**Benefits we'll offer you**:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- Free onsite parking when you're required to come into the office
- We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
- A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
- A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
- Wesfarmers is Kmart's parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Grou