Buying Analyst

An exciting opportunity to join the Special Buy’s team has become available within the National Buying department of ALDI Stores, based in Minchinbury. This is a 12 month fixed-term contract.

What does the role look like?

• Develop and maintain processes and automated tools to support ongoing optimisation of the Special Buy’s program
• Use SQL to build and maintain Special Buy’s program reporting and dashboards
• Utilise data visualisation tools to communicate complex insights
• Perform fact based, data driven analysis and modelling on significant amounts of data for the purpose of turning it into actionable information required to drive key business decisions
• Identify improvement opportunities and provide data insights and recommendations to improve business efficiency
• Ensure the delivery and maintenance of end-to-end solutions
• Develop an expert understanding of business systems
• Identify and recommend new ways to streamlining business processes
• Providing any other support as required by the Executive Manager to support the broader Buying Department

What’s in it for you?

• Transparent tiered salary range of $129,300 – $147,500 including super
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 12 month fixed-term contract
• Structured training plan from day 1
• Hybrid work options, working up to 2 days per week from home (WFH)
• Working with a retailer who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (as voted in 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018)
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, physiotherapy services, employee assistant programs and more

What do we need from you?

• Ideally 2+ years of experience in a reporting, analytics, or other quantitative / data-driven role
• Fundamental knowledge of database systems and data modelling
• Proven experience in organising, manipulating, and analysing large and complex data sets
• Strong competency in SQL
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated commercial experience and knowledge in data visualisation tools (such as Tableau or equivalent)
• Strong problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and strong focus on data quality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical ideas to relevant business stakeholders

This role reports to the Executive Manager – Specials Buys.

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