Analytics Lead, Merchandise Strategy & Insights

Kmart; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Team member discount

Brighter Benefits program

Bonus program

Parental leave

Mentor program

Learning & support program

Kudos program

Career opportunities

Job summary

Kmart is seeking an Analytics Lead – Merchandise to shape how data supports merchandise planning and decision-making across Kmart and Target. You'll operate at the intersection of Merchandise, Product, Technology and Data Science, turning complex business challenges into practical analytics solutions.

This 12-month fixed term contract from Feb 2027 to Feb 2028 focuses on the merchandise systems consolidation journey, driving adoption and measurable value from analytics across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering analytics projects in a business-facing role, ideally within retail, supporting merchandise or planning.
• Strong understanding of how data and analytics can support commercial decision-making, with exposure to range, pricing, promotions or merchandise planning.
• Hands-on experience using AI to quickly build a proof of concept or MVP model for business users.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Merchandise and Planning teams to identify high-value opportunities where analytics can improve decision-making.
• Translate business challenges into analytics requirements for Data Science, Data Engineering, Product and Technology teams.
• Work with data scientists to develop, refine and integrate analytical models into merchandise applications.
• Turn complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable recommendations for planners, buyers and leaders.
• Support analytics solutions delivery across the merchandise systems consolidation journey for Kmart and Target.

Skills

Analytics projects

Retail analytics

AI MVPs

Agile environment

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Kmart is seeking an Analytics Lead – Merchandise to shape how data supports merchandise planning and decision-making across Kmart and Target. You'll operate at the intersection of Merchandise, Product, Technology and Data Science, turning complex business challenges into practical analytics solutions.

This 12-month fixed term contract from Feb 2027 to Feb 2028 focuses on the merchandise systems consolidation journey, driving adoption and measurable value from analytics across the business.