Commercial Analyst - Merchandise

Myer Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Learning and development

Flexible working

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Myer Group is seeking a Commercial Analyst - Merchandise to support the Merchandise strategy and collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, Finance and Legal teams. You will generate supplier delivery performance data, prepare monthly summaries, and handle supplier inquiries while leading training sessions with the Domestic Supply Chain team.

The role requires 12+ months in an allocations or analyst role, strong Excel skills, and a preference for a Commerce-related degree.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in allocations or analyst/retail equivalent role
• Strong retail, financial and commercial acumen; planning & reporting systems preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Generate monthly supplier delivery performance data and reports.
• Present monthly performance summaries to the senior leadership team.
• Handle supplier queries on delivery performance and compensation claims.
• Lead InFAST supplier training sessions with Domestic Supply Chain.
• Record adjustments to compensation claims and submit final amounts to Accounts Payable.
• Support planning of negotiation strategies to improve supplier trading terms.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce

Tools

Planning systems

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 Analyst - Merchandise (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 developmentwould 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 enjoya range of benefits including:

• Team member discounts:Generous discounts in-store and online
• Learning and development:Capability development workshops, successionplanning,and internal career opportunities acrossMyer Group brands.
• Flexible working:Lifestyle leave, flexible hours that work for you.
• Lifestylebenefits:Employee Assistance Program (EAP),volunteer leave,discountedhealth insurance,gymmembershipsand 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.