Analyst -Buying

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 6 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket.  We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and a good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Grow your career with a global retailer as a Commercial Analyst within our Buying team at ALDI Australia, based in Minchinbury. This is a permanent full-time opportunity.

In this pivotal role, you will join a team that is at the heart of what makes ALDI unique: our products. As part of the Buying team, you will be involved in promoting the execution of the overall pricing strategy by providing trusted advice and insights to key stakeholders. Driving and supporting the delivery of successful business outcomes through the development of detailed analytical reports and insights.

 ALDI is not just a place to work, it's a place to make a difference. As part of the Buying team, you’ll make a real impact on the shopping experience of our customers, helping us continue to offer quality products at unbeatable prices.

• 2+ years of experience in pricing analysis and retail industry, preferably supermarkets
• Deep understanding of pricing data.
• Experience in analysing market trends, and competitive price movements.
• Analytics experience in time series, quantitative and qualitative analytics, statistical methods, and mathematical modelling techniques.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and 2+ years hands on experience essential.
• Experience working with large datasets and database querying languages (e.g., SQL).
• Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop and PySpark.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming language and its packages for data analysis and statistical modelling (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib).
• Experience with version control systems such as GitHub for code collaboration and management.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure for scalable computing and data storage solutions.
• Experience with SAP for enterprise resource planning and data management especially around price management including SAP S/4HANA .
• Knowledgeable in pricing science with deep understanding of price elasticities dynamics and its use in retail pricing.
• Proficiency in visualisation tools including Tableau and Power BI.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex findings in a clear and concise manner with various levels of stakeholders in various levels of technical understanding.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• Experience with Revionics pricing software business intelligence tools, and data.

What’s in it for you?

• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work - up to 2 days work from home a week
• Be part of a company with purpose - we’re committed to sustainability for our planet, positively impacting our communities, supporting our farmers and suppliers and giving our customers a richer life for less.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, superannuation on parental leave, up to 5 days paid compassionate leave, natural disaster leave, emergency services leave etc
• An Employee Assistance Program that you and your immediate family can use which is 100% free and confidential
• Take advantage of complimentary access to free on-site physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and more
• Opportunities to contribute to companywide projects, move laterally into other roles in the business and embark on international assignments
• Working with a retailer who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (as voted in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018)

Remuneration

• Transparent tiered salary of $129,300 including Superannuation. 

Ready to embark on a good different career? To learn more about what it is like to work at ALDI visit our careers site www.aldicareers.com.au.

Position open date 25th June 2024 

Position closing date 26th July 2024