Merchandising Analyst - National Buying Department

ALDI. Good Different.

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 5 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 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.

An exciting opportunity for an Analyst working in the Merchandising team has become available within the National Buying department of ALDI Stores, based in Minchinbury. This is a permanent full-time role.

As an Analyst within the Merchandising department, you will play a crucial role in supporting the team by strategically analysing, developing, and presenting user-friendly reports that provide clear and actionable outcomes. A key component of your role will involve conducting comprehensive space analysis and making informed recommendations to optimise merchandising strategies.

Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate space databases to ensure that data is readily available and reliable in order to aid in critical decision-making. This combination of report development and space analysis will be essential in enhancing our merchandising strategies and contributing to ALDI’s overall success. If you’re passionate about data and want to make a tangible impact within a fast-paced retail environment, we want to hear from you!

What does the role look like? 

• Develop reports and audits by integrating multiple data sources and performing validation testing to ensure data accuracy for reliable analysis
• As the subject matter expert, oversee the development and maintenance of well-structured AutoCAD objects to facilitate an accurate database
• Maintain existing applications to support business needs and enhance functionality
• Serve as the key contact for internal and external stakeholders on merchandising related data and technical projects
• Initiate process improvement to enhance the merchandising team’s efficiency
• Support the merchandising Executive Managers on initiatives and projects requiring up to date space related data or analysis.

• Experience within analytics, preferably within the retail industry
• Demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret complex datasets, whilst maintaining data accuracy through a high level of attention to detail
• Proven expertise in consulting on complex technical projects, with a strong ability to effectively communicate insights and recommendations to leadership teams
• Proficient in relational databases, with expertise in Python and SQL, to enhance process automation and ensure data integrity
• Proficiency in the use of the MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel (VBA, PowerQuery) is essential
• Demonstrated space planning experience, with exposure to space planning software (such as Spaceman and AutoCAD), is highly regarded. 

• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work.
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave.
• Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles.
• Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018 - 2024.
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and much more!

Remuneration

• Transparent tiered salary range of $139,200 - $158,800 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 website www.aldicareers.com.au