Commercial Analyst - Supply Chain

7-Eleven, Inc; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee & snacks

Parental leave up to 15 weeks

Open office in Richmond

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

7-Eleven Australia is looking for a financially minded professional to partner with the Supply Chain, building robust cost forecasts and providing actionable insights in a fast-paced environment. Based in Richmond with hybrid options, you will help manage logistics costs and model cost-to-serve to support decision-making across the network.

You will reconcile logistics costs, develop budgets, and drive KPI reporting, while supporting the rollout of new operating models.

Qualifications

• Accounting or commercial background with ability to learn supply chain finance.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into insights.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile logistics costs against budgets and invoices.
• Develop forward-looking supply chain budgets using validated inputs.
• Support KPI reporting and cost-control processes with new LSPs.
• Enhance cost-to-serve models and dashboard development.
• Prepare supply chain costings for new products and launches.
• Analyze routes and utilisation to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage P&L activities and monthly performance reporting.

Skills

Accounting background

Commercial acumen

Cost visibility

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Data to insights

Communication

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Since 2024, 7-Eleven Australia has joined 7-Eleven international to be part of the biggest retail network across the world, represented in 20 countries with over 84,000 stores. We have big growth plans in Australia and a lot of opportunity for someone who wants to be part of ever growing retailer with a global footprint.

Firstly, what we offer you!

Vibrant Open Office in Richmond. Work in a dynamic, collaborative space that sparks creativity

Work Your Way. Enjoy the perfect balance of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration—get the best of both worlds

Make a Difference. Take a paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause you’re passionate about

Fuel Your Day. Enjoy free 7-Eleven coffee and snacks in the office—because great ideas start with great coffee

Family comes first. Get up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer and up to 4 weeks for concurrent leave, so you can focus on what matters most

Stay Social & Connected. Join our Social Club and Open Committee for regular events, celebrations, and fun activities

Grow Without Limits. Access unlimited LinkedIn Learning courses and invest in your personal and professional development

The role

We are looking for someone with an accounting or commercial background who has a willingness to learn both the supply chain function and the wider business. Ideally, the candidate is comfortable working in a fast paced, uncertain environment and can work cross functionally within project teams to develop robust financial assumptions.

This role partners with Supply Chain to provide financial insight, improve cost visibility, and support decision-making across the 7-Eleven network. You will play a key role in managing logistics costs, building robust forecasts, and identifying opportunities to optimise cost-to-serve. In the short term, the role will have a strong focus on supporting our supply chain transition, ensuring financial control, cost transparency, and effective implementation of new operating models.

Through a combination of analysis, modelling, and stakeholder engagement, this role helps ensure the supply chain operates efficiently, supports business growth, and delivers sustainable profitability. Some of the key tasks associated with the role are as follows:

Reconcile logistics costs against budget and supplier invoices and develop forward‑looking supply chain budgets based on validated cost inputs.

Partner with incumbent and incoming Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) to help manage transition activities. Support financial close‑out of incumbent and implementation of new KPI reporting and cost control processes with incoming LSP.

Enhance and maintain cost‑to‑serve models, including build of new dimensions (e.g. state, wholesale, product). Support dashboard development to optimise product flow across channels.

Prepare detailed supply chain costings for new products prior to launch, supporting pricing and channel decisions.

Analyse delivery routes, truck utilisation, and load efficiency to identify opportunities for optimisation, including route consolidation and frequency changes.

Develop commercial models for new regional stores, incorporating freight rates, delivery lead times, and logistics constraints.

Utilise cost models to manage logistics spend, validate benefits of continuous improvement initiatives, and partner with operations to identify cost‑saving opportunities.

Manage P&L activities including accruals and journals. Deliver monthly performance reporting, insights, and presentations. Oversee cost‑related KPIs, GMROI, and cost‑to‑serve metrics.

Develop scenario models to assess impacts of changes in volume, fuel, labour, network structure, or supplier pricing. Provide clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.

What’s in your toolkit?

Proficient in accounting, with a focus on inventory and supply chain,

Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to translate data into insights,

Strong communication and influencing skills, being able to build collaborative and effective relationships across the business,

The ability to think critically to find creative solutions to business and process challenges,

Familiarity with Power BI (modelling experience advantageous), and

SAP experience (beneficial but not essential)

Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the box’s for this role, we encourage you to still apply.