Commercial Business Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Learning and development workshops

Flexible working hours

Lifestyle benefits: EAP, volunteering,

Job summary

Myer is seeking a Commercial Business Analyst to support the Commercial Business team in delivering merchandise strategy with a focus on profitability.

You will collaborate with Buying, Supply Chain, Finance and Legal to document contracts and ensure supplier income is accurately tracked, reported, and reconciled, with responsibility for monthly performance data and senior leadership updates.

Qualifications

• 12 months+ experience in allocations or analyst role or retail equivalent
• Strong retail, financial and commercial acumen; planning/reporting systems preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organised and detail-oriented with problem-solving
• Knowledge of merchandise management models and supplier relationships is advantageous
• Preferable but not essential: Fashion Merchandising/Commerce/Retail Management/Economics degree(s)

Responsibilities

• Accountable for monthly generation of supplier delivery performance data and reports
• Prepare and present monthly performance summaries to senior leadership
• Handle supplier queries regarding delivery performance and compensation claims
• Lead InFAST supplier training sessions in partnership with Domestic Supply Chain
• Record adjustments to monthly compensation claims and submit to Accounts Payable
• Use reporting trackers for supplier income (markdown rebates, subsidies, agreements)
• Support planning negotiation strategies to improve supplier terms
• Collaborate with buying teams on supplier income activities

Skills

Allocations experience

Retail finance

Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field

Commerce degree

Tools

Planning and reporting 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 Business Analyst, 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, succession planning, 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.