Merchandise Data Intelligence Analyst

Foodstuffs South Island; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Parental leave

Southern Cross health insurance

Gym discounts

Wellbeing tools

Pride-friendly workplace

Job summary

Foodstuffs South Island Limited is seeking a Merchandise Data Intelligence Analyst in Canterbury, NZ. You will support buying, category and commercial teams with reporting and dashboards tracking pricing, promotions and supplier partnerships.

You will work to build the future of information support, exploring emerging technologies and AI to enable smarter ways of working. Join a fast-moving team striving to deliver value for South Island customers.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Analyst, Sales Analyst, Category Analyst or similar role.
• Ability to produce high-quality reporting and analysis.
• Structured approach to managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting tools.
• Extract, cleanse and prepare data with Excel, Power Query and other tools.
• Analyze results, identify trends and present findings clearly.
• Maintain high standards of data quality and governance.
• Automate recurring tasks to improve efficiency.

Skills

Data analysis

Strong communication

Prioritization

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

SQL

VBA

Power Automate

Job description

About the team:

Things move quickly here at Foodies, and our Merchandise team is no exception. This is the team that connects the product to the customer – decisions around range, pricing, promotions, and how we show up on the shelf. From partnering with suppliers to digging into the data, we’re always striving to deliver better value and better experiences for our customers.

We're an ambitious bunch who value clarity, accountability and follow-through, and in a nutshell, would describe our culture as “work hard, have a laugh.” We’ve got some real momentum heading into the second half of 2026 and are looking for people passionate about shaping how we win and grow together.

Join us and feed the South.

We are looking for two Merchanise Data Intelligence Analysts - 1x permanent, and 1x 6-month fixed term.

About the role:

As the Merchandise Data Intelligence Analyst, you'll play a key role in helping the Merchandise Division stay informed, responsive and commercially focused.

Reporting to the Merchandise Data Intelligence Lead, you'll support buying, category and commercial teams with reporting and dashboards that help track performance across pricing, promotions and supplier partnerships.

You'll play a part in building the future of how information supports the team, helping identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and AI to support smarter ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting tools that provide timely, accurate information.
• Extract, cleanse and prepare data using Excel, Power Query and other relevant platforms.
• Analyse results, identify trends and present findings in a clear and practical format.
• Maintain high standards of data quality, consistency and governance across reporting outputs.
• Simplify recurring tasks through automation and process enhancement initiatives.

About you:

You’ll have experience in a Data Analyst, Sales Analyst, Category Analyst or similar role where reporting and analysis are a key part of your day-to-day. You’ll take pride in producing high-quality work and have the confidence to question existing processes when you identify a better approach. Ideally, you’ll also bring:

• Capability across Excel, Power Query and Power BI.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets from multiple sources.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and practical way.
• A structured approach to managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Experience within FMCG, retail, merchandise, sales or other commercially focused environments.
• Exposure to SQL, VBA, Power Automate or similar tools would be advantageous.

Don't Meet Every Requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role.

Why join us?

• Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives.
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
• We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite.
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events!
• We’re a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength.
• Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café.

About us:

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 180 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.

We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.

Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development.

Our values:

At Foodies, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.