Commercial Analytics Analyst – Retail & FMCG

Foodstuffs North Island; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free carparking

Southern Cross Healthcare Coverage

Onsite café with subsidised meals, 5%‑

Flexible working options

Inhouse learning and development

Job summary

Foodstuffs North Island is seeking a Commercial Analyst to partner with Merchandise Buying and deliver high‑quality financial analysis, reporting and insights. You’ll support category reviews, supplier negotiations and performance management, turning numbers into clear recommendations for the business.

You’ll bring at least three years’ analytics experience with strong Excel and data summarisation skills, plus a collaborative, proactive mindset to drive commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Three years’ relevant analytics experience in FMCG/retail.
• Strong Excel skills with ability to analyse large datasets.
• Experience translating data into clear, actionable insights.
• High attention to detail with broad business awareness.
• Proactive, curious mindset to uncover opportunities.
• Collaborative, able to form and share views.
• Ability to deliver high volumes of quality work amid shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of SAP, SQL, Cognos or Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial analysis and reporting to support range reviews and negotiations.
• Help Buying teams establish negotiation targets and positions.
• Participate in supplier negotiations to deliver targeted benefits.
• Measure impact of changes and report to Members and executives.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support commercial decisions.
• Improve reporting using the BI toolset.
• Challenge and improve business processes and ways of working.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

SAP

SQL

Cognos

Power BI

Tools

Excel

SAP

SQL

Cognos

Power BI

Job description

Foodstuffs North Island is seeking a Commercial Analyst to partner with Merchandise Buying and deliver high‑quality financial analysis, reporting and insights. You’ll support category reviews, supplier negotiations and performance management, turning numbers into clear recommendations for the business.

You’ll bring at least three years’ analytics experience with strong Excel and data summarisation skills, plus a collaborative, proactive mindset to drive commercial outcomes.