Commercial Data Analyst - Woolworths

Main Purpose

• Assist the Senior Commercial Analyst in using mathematical models and predictive economic research to provide insights to guide strategic and tactical decision-making within a competitive commercial context.

Key Outcomes

Perform evaluations, analysis and present reports in support of remaining competitive within the business environment

• Define and research technology, competitors, market segments, and other key content areas.
• Develop and use statistical models for evaluating investment decisions, risk or opportunity areas and determining financial returns.
• Evaluate profit plans, operating records, financial statements, competitive information and other relevant data to make recommendations to support commercial decision-making.

Communicate complex and often contentious matters to a wide range of audiences both verbally and in writing.

Assist with Data & Analytics Use Case creation and evaluation

• Understand the data landscape around profitability reporting including organisation and product taxonomy, hierarchies, source system landscape and data flows
• Assist with Data & Analytics Use Case development and evaluation and consequent review to ensure delivery of benefits, aligned to financial principles that are consistent with Woolworths' accounting principles.
• Preferably a relevant business diploma/degree (Retail business management/BCom/Clothing management/BScience/BA)
• 3-5 years planning experience

• Extensive Retail knowledge
• Technically strong merchandising skills
• High attention to detail
• Merchant and retail ability: demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the market place, competitors and customer needs
• Knowledge of business IT systems (including Forecasting and Replenishment, RMS etc)
• Knowledge of Product lead times to formulate a working critical path
• Ability to formulate strategies and implement shorter-term tactical plans that are cost – effective efficient and realistic
• Analytical and interpretative ability
• Business acumen: an understanding of basic business processes and how sales are generated and the ability to achieve these goals
• Computer literate: advanced Excel Skills and ability to operate in a Windows based environment
• Assertiveness and influencing ability
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Results driven and proactive
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Team Player

Key Competencies

Business & Commercial Acumen

Independently Competent

• Responsive to external influences (positive or negative) on the organisation.
• Understands what is commercially achievable and makes sound business decisions.
• Supports the development of business acumen of team through knowledge sharing and upskilling.
• Maintains advanced knowledge of business operations and organisational metrics and trends.

Retail Industry Awareness

Independently Competent

• Factors in retail models and levers in building an effective IT landscape.
• Develops retail acumen of team through knowledge sharing and upskilling.
• Maintains advanced knowledge of key industry metrics and trends.
• Benchmarks the competition and other relevant comparison groups.

Technical Acumen

Independently Competent

• Makes sound technical decisions based on understanding of what is commercially achievable within technological constraints.
• Evaluates the applicability of solutions with the ability to challenge and qualify its suitability for the business.
• Leverages research on technology-related concepts, trends and best practices to provide guidance on IT roadmap.
• Set technical policies and procedures to support IT stability and success aligned to evolving technologies and methodologies.

Analytical Thinking

Independently Competent

• Effectively applies substantial in-depth analysis in order to determine and meet requirements.
• Quickly identifies key issues, stakeholders and viewpoints in a complex situation or problem.
• Finds ways to condense large amounts of information into a useful form.
• Anticipates the consequences of situations and proactively works to overcome potential obstacles.
• Asks perceptive, probing questions to get to the heart of the matter.

Results Orientation

Independently Competent

• Plans and ensures implementation of activities/projects identified in business strategy.
• Maintains a keen awareness of the interrelationships among various components of large-scale activities/projects.
• Allocates time and resources as required when faced with multiple demands and competing priorities.
• Considers the financial implications before finalising activity/project plans.
• Actively monitors resource allocation and utilisation and makes adjustments as necessary.

Interpersonal Skills

Independently Competent

• Accurately interprets the moods, feelings and reactions of others and adjusts own behaviour to build effective relationships within the organisation and with its business partners.
• Applies diplomacy and tact, demonstrating respect for differing perspectives.
• Understands the perspectives of others to establish mutually beneficial objectives.

Collaboration

Independently Competent

• Seeks and influences new relationships outside own unit and identifies new collaborative partnerships that better position programmes and services.
• Shares information with colleagues and partners about industry trends and business opportunities.
• Coaches others on how to develop proposals and work plans for effective partnership arrangements.
• Establishes connections that help facilitate the accomplishment of broader organisational objectives.