Sales Analyst

Openway Food Co.; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working arrangements

Free onsite parking

Flexible working

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A thriving food manufacturing company in Melbourne is seeking a talented individual for a data-driven role in the FMCG sector. This position is perfect for a curious graduate or someone with 1-2 years' experience, as no prior experience is required. Responsibilities include system reporting and data management using various software tools. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and advanced skills in Excel. The company fosters a collaborative and values-driven environment, offering flexible working arrangements and personal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role ideally within the FMCG industry preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with data software such as Jahan and D365 is advantageous.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (D365), Jahan, scan data including Circana (Coles) and Quantium (Woolworths) would be advantageous
• Proficiency in statistics, data modelling and reporting tools would be preferred
• Able to use data and insights to influence and inform decision making
• Ability to develop strong communication and presentation skills
• Be able to present insights and findings to a broad network of stakeholders in the business
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and across functions to get things done

Responsibilities

• Circulate regular reports including market scans and promotional performance.
• Complete administrative duties including processing claims and organizing samples.
• Manage data reporting requests with external providers.
• Raise and receipt POs in D365 and add forecast lines; upload weekly IRI, Quantium and Nielsen data into staging production
• Manage data providers: terms and data reporting requests with IRI, Quantium and Nielsen

Skills

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Data modelling

Reporting tools

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics (D365)

Jahan

Statistical and reporting tools

Quantium (Woolworths)

Nielsen

Job description

We’re a thriving food manufacturing business committed to creating sustainable impact for people, through great tasting food. Our vision is to use our products to drive “better for you” food to be the norm, not the exception and to help the Australian Food industry to prioritise health, sustainability, and local economic growth.

Openway Food Co. is the home of Red Tractor Foods, Table of Plenty and Keep It Cleaner brands which are loved by thousands of Australians. With a mission to create food that nourishes generations, we will continue to grow our stable of brands so we can make great tasting, better for your foods accessible to everyone.

We work with a range of businesses from start-up brands to large multi-national FMCG businesses. As well as having our own brands, our state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities enable us to work in partnership with retailers on their private label products and to co-manufacture for other like businesses. Our manufacturing site is in Clayton South and our Sales and Marketing hub is in Cremorne.

As a certified B Corp, we are dedicated to making a positive impact and using our business as a force for good. We’re on the hunt for talented people who want to be part of our exciting journey and grow with us.

About The Role

Shape Business Decisions with Data-Driven Analysis

Elevate Openway’s data expertise using a combination of internal and industry data to provide regular cycle reports, support range review insights and category analysis to help drive sales growth and performance.

Harness AI to transform market insights and forecasting

Utilize A.I tools and technology to discover efficiencies in data mining and projected outcomes. This includes market share reporting, price analysis, category measures (UPSPW/$PSPW) and NPD monitoring. Use A.I as a supporting tool to discover insights and drive them into action.

The role will primarily be based at our Cremorne Demand hub with one day a week at the Clayton Manufacturing site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Systems and reporting: circulate regular cycle reporting including market scan, scan analysis, promotional performance, forecast accuracy, category metrics. Enhance existing reporting with a focus on charts and easy to digest visual insights and provide new reporting from time to time as required.
• Approx 1-2 days a week completion of administrative duties such as organizing samples for customers, processing claims and customer presentations. Act as 2IC to National Account Manager's admin duties whilst they are on leave.
• Provide enhanced reporting of price recommendations, changes and impacts in market, with a focus on core must win categories.
• D365 and Jahan Software management: raise and receipt purchase orders in D365 and add forecast lines for requested items. Upload on Jahan platform weekly IRI, Quantium and Nielsen Data file downloads into staging production in Teams every Thursday.
• Management of data providers: manage terms and data reporting requests with IRI, Quantium and Nielsen.

About You

We are looking for someone who is eager to kick start their career with us and grow in a supportive environment.

You are highly curious, enjoy interpreting data insights that can be commercialised and are motivated to grow and learn within the FMCG space.

No experience is required for this role, and graduates are welcome to apply.

You will have:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role ideally within the FMCG industry, preferred but not essential
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or related field
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (D365), Jahan, scan data including Circana (Coles) and Quantium (Woolworths) would be advantageous
• Proficiency in statistics, data modelling and reporting tools would be preferred.
• Able to use data and insights to influence and inform decision making
• Ability to develop strong communication and presentation skills
• Be able to present insights and findings to a broad network of stakeholders in the business.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and across functions to get things done.

You will bring to the team your passion, energy, and ability to work collaboratively to elevate our brands and service delivery to new and exciting places.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to operate in a values-led workplace focused on transparency, collaboration, progressive, responsible and grounded thinking and practices
• A competitive remuneration package
• Personal and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free onsite parking at Clayton site.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an awesome team, focused on driving growth within the health food sector. Openway Food Co is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is able to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

For more information on Openway Food Co, please visit our website:

https://openwayfood.com.au/

Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing.

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