Woolworths

Range Optimisation Analyst

• Permanent opportunity in Norwest location
• Hybrid working model 
• An opportunity to learn and grow within the group

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do

As a key member of a highly innovative and collaborative team, the Range Optimisation Analyst plays a leading role in tailoring product offerings to communities across Australia. This involves partnering with various teams to optimize space and range using technology, improving range effectiveness, range efficiency and range perception through data-driven analysis, generating impactful insights and identifying continuous improvement opportunities. The role works closely with the Commercial Team to implement strategic category, range, and space visions that provide value to our commercial & customers.

• Spearhead impactful and collaborative range optimisation strategies across Commercial and Merchandising & Customer Value to deliver Supermarket priorities, exceptional customer value, and commercial goals.
• Accountable user of our industry-leading range optimisation capabilities to create and govern tactics that produce store-specific ranges that drive the most effective and efficient range, space and commercial outcomes.
• Laser-focus on our ranging framework to transform and improve these principles across range efficiency, range effectiveness and range perception
• Lead and initiate with insights and commercial success by providing influential recommendations grounded in strong analytics of our ranging principles and category performance.

What you’ll bring

• A minimum of 3 years experience in relevant roles (eg: merchandising, category analyst, data &

  insight analyst, finance analyst, pricing analyst)

• Proficient understanding of Google & Microsoft systems, with intermediate/advanced excel

  functions (eg: pivot tables, formulas, conditional formatting)

• Basic to intermediate GCP and SQL knowledge

• Knowledgeable in agency datasets (Quantium, Shopper Intelligence, Circana or equivalent

  datasets advantageous

•  Experience in SAP and Blue Yonder (JDA) Space Planning with exposure to PG - Advantageous

•  Understands the FMCG industry and commercial processes of Woolworths and Suppliers -

  beneficial, but not strictly required

What you’ll experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams
• Bring your eye for trend and design to product planning and development, making sure we have the newest and most exciting ranges for our customers
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.