Commercial Analyst - Merchandise

MYER; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Learning and development

Flexible hours

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Myer Group, a leading Australian retailer, is seeking a Commercial Business Analyst to support its Merchandise strategy across stores, online, and partnerships in Melbourne. The role collaborates with Buying, Supply Chain, Finance and Legal to document agreements and maximise supplier income.

You will generate supplier delivery performance data, present monthly summaries to executives, handle supplier queries, and drive planning negotiations to improve trading terms.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in an allocations or analyst role or retail equivalent role.
• Strong retail, financial and commercial acumen, with prior experience using planning and reporting systems preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• You're well organised, using attention to detail as you find solutions to the challenges the position throws up.
• Knowledge of various merchandise management models and supplier relationships would be highly advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree / diploma in Fashion Merchandise Management, Commerce, Marketing, Retail Management, Business Management, Economics, Commerce preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for monthly generation of Supplier Delivery Performance data, and deployment of individual supplier reports.
• Prepare and present monthly performance summary to senior leadership team.
• Handling supplier queries in relation to delivery performance reports and relevant compensation claims.
• Lead InFAST supplier training sessions in partnership with Domestic Supply Chain team.
• Accurately record adjustments to monthly compensation claims, and timely submission of final compensation claim amounts to the Accounts Payable team.
• With direction from the Senior Commercial Business Analyst, utilise regular reporting trackers on all forms of supplier income, including but not limited to markdown rebates, advertising subsidy, various automated agreements and time-based manual agreements.
• Support the Commercial Business team on planning negotiation strategies to improve existing supplier trading terms.
• Collaborate with Myer buying teams and relevant business stakeholders on supplier income related activities.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Retail analytics

Planning

Supplier relations

Education

Fashion Merchandising

Commerce

Retail Management

Business Management

Economics

Job description

Myer Group brings together iconic brands that define fashion, beauty and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand. With a store network that includes Myer, Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, sass and bide, Marcs and David Lawrence, at Myer Group you’ll be part of a diverse and dynamic team that’s shaping the future of retail across stores, online and beyond

As a Commercial Business Analyst (we call them Commercial BA's internally), you will be responsible for supporting the Commercial Business team to deliver our Merchandise strategy as profitably as possible.

The successful candidate will be required to collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, Finance and Legal teams to ensure all contractual agreements are documented accurately, and relative supplier income is collected accurately and efficiently.

About the role:

• Accountable for monthly generation of Supplier Delivery Performance data, and deployment of individual supplier reports.
• Prepare and present monthly performance summary to senior leadership team.
• Handling supplier queries in relation to delivery performance reports and relevant compensation claims.
• Lead InFAST supplier training sessions in partnership with Domestic Supply Chain team.
• Accurately record adjustments to monthly compensation claims, and timely submission of final compensation claim amounts to the Accounts Payable team.
• With direction from the Senior Commercial Business Analyst, utilise regular reporting trackers on all forms of supplier income, including but not limited to markdown rebates, advertising subsidy, various automated agreements and time-based manual agreements.
• Support the Commercial Business team on planning negotiation strategies to improve existing supplier trading terms.
• Collaborate with Myer buying teams and relevant business stakeholders on supplier income related activities.

About you:

• At least 12 months experience in an allocations or analyst role or retail equivalent role.
• Strong retail, financial and commercial acumen, with prior experience using planning and reporting systems preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• You're well organised, using attention to detail as you find solutions to the challenges the position throws up.
• Knowledge of various merchandise management models and supplier relationships, including wholesale, concession, consignment, marketplace, national brands and private brand development would be highly advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree / diploma in one of the following fields would be preferable but not essential: Fashion Merchandise Management, Commerce, Marketing, Retail Management, Business Management, Economics, Commerce.

Benefits to you:

We’re committed to providing a positive and supportive environment, where our team members are empowered to reach their full potential.

Our team members enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Team member discounts:Generous discounts in-store and online
• Learning and development:Capability development workshops, successionplanning, and internal career opportunities across Myer Group brands.
• Flexible working:Lifestyle leave, flexible hours that work for you.
• Lifestyle benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP),volunteer leave,discounted health insurance, gym memberships and novated leasing for eligible employees.

With more than 125 years of retail heritage, it’s an exciting time to join Myer Group.

Your future starts here — help shape what’s next at Myer Group.