Commercial Analyst - Hawthorn East

Coles Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Gym & parking facilities

Staff discounts

Recognition program

Job summary

Coles Group is seeking a Commercial Analyst to join our Commercial team in Melbourne. You will partner with Category Managers to analyze commodity movements, identify trends and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations that drive value and profitability.

You will use Power BI and advanced analytics to translate data into clear insights, influence stakeholders, and support decisions across finance, reporting and operations. Hybrid work and career development are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in analytical, commercial, procurement or insights-focused roles.
• Advanced Excel and systems capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build collaborative relationships.
• Experience partnering with finance, reporting, or operational teams.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
• Tertiary qualification in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Analyse cost inputs driven by commodity movements and market trends.
• Provide actionable commercial recommendations to guide business decisions.
• Support delivery of improved customer value, margin and profit through category/supplier profitability reviews.
• Collaborate with Category Managers and Business Unit teams to shape commercial insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Communication

Influence & collaboration

Finance partnership

Data translation

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Power BI

Job description

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

Our Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. And the best part? We’re all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.

About the role

The role is at the heart of the Commercial Business Units, partnering with Category Managers and Business Category Managers. As a Commercial Analyst specialising in product cost and commodity analysis, you will play a key role in shaping our understanding of commodity market trends and opportunities. You will analyse various cost inputs driven by commodity movements, make strategic recommendations that guide our business decisions. A key part of this role will be the ability to provide insight/analysis and make actionable commercial recommendations that unlock value. You will support the delivery of improved customer value, margin rate and profit by reviewing category/supplier profitability.

You will have the ability to work in the grey, be a strong problem solver and drive the right outcomes required for the business. You will be a self-starter in this regard with an inquisitive mindset that looks for continuous improvement opportunities and drives their delivery. You will be comfortable using data visualisation tools e.g., Power BI.

About you and your skills

As the Commercial Analyst, working as part of a bigger team you will be a persuasive professional who has strong analytical skills who can use their abilities to work with our key stakeholders to identify trends, provide recommendations and that drive the relevant outcomes.

You are naturally curious, commercially astute, and enjoy solving complex business problems through data and analysis. You have strong stakeholder management skills and can confidently communicate insights to a broad range of audiences.

There will be a strong focus on relationship building, both inside your team and with the wider business. To become a trusted partner of the Commercial BUs you will need to build strong relationships and be confident to influence and challenge when required.

• 3+ years' experience in an analytical, commercial, procurement, or insights-focused role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and opportunities.
• Advanced Excel and strong systems capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build collaborative relationships.
• Experience partnering with finance, reporting, commercial, or operational teams.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
• Tertiary qualification in a related discipline.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email [e-mail]