BIG W Hiring for Data Analyst (Macro & Micro Space) – BIG W at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Full Time

At BIG W everyday’s a big day. For you, this could be the start of something big. There are over 18,000 of us, in the biggest cities and the tiniest towns. And each of us has an important role to play to help make a real difference for families by providing real value, real solutions and real care.

If you have a passion for designing and delivering great customer and team experiences, a desire to join a business that is rapidly evolving into a purpose led digital retailer enabled by a great store network, and you’re looking for a place that cares about your development and growth, you could be who we’re looking for.

The Role

The Data Analyst (Macro & Micro Space) is responsible for deriving fact-based recommendations on how we utilise our space in store across new stores, renewal, space optimisation projects and range reviews. The role will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure the best space outcomes are achieved for our stores and customers.

Some Additional Key Responsibilities Include

• Identify key strategic priorities for our space optimisation program using quantitative and qualitative research
• Use analytical tools to drive continuous improvement and recommendations on space optimisation strategy, striving to maximise our return on Space
• Identify opportunities and solutions through structured analysis and problem solving
• Supporting the build and delivery of multi-store programs to drive significant incremental sales and profit outcomes
• Support the development and rollout of new space optimisation tools and processes within the business
• Drive continuous improvement and evolve space management in line with the company’s strategic objectives
• Act as a SME for Micro & Macro space in regards to data, insights and tools
• Continued enhancement of data insights that will help the business make informed Micro & Macro decisions in line with customer’s and business needs.
• Identification of process & ing improvements for the wider team.
• Run appropriate deep-dive data analysis to support Macro & Micro decisions as required
• Simplification of process improvement toolkits
• Strong Analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong excel experience
• Blue yonder and SQL experience highly regarded.

About You

You orient yourself around doing what’s meaningful, purposeful and delivers value. You’re excited about being part of a business transformation and being a disruptor on one of Australia’s biggest stages. You’re curious and empathetic, and as a systems thinker you have an eye for the bigger picture. You thrive in ambiguity, and deal with complexity by collaborating with colleagues, listening to customers, testing ideas and continuously learning.

The following experience would also be of benefit to your new role:

• 1-3 years experience as a Data Analyst (Macro or Micro Space, would be an advantage)
• Experience in retail/ FMCG preferred
• Business Transformation experience is preferred
• Strong visualisation, verbal and written skills Advanced Excel skills
• Strong prioritisation skills and ability to draw insights from data
• Strong analytical & excel skills
• Excellent communicator

What’s in it for you?

• An attractive remuneration package including base and super
• Opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia both across BIG W and Woolworths
• Tech options – Woolworths is the largest employer of Google Apps in Australia, are early adopters of Agile and have BYOD options too
• An exciting career – as our business grows, so do the opportunities for our people
• Flexibility and work-life balance policies that will help you thrive

Joining the Group

Woolworths Group has announced it will be requiring Australian team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to medical and religious exemptions).

As part of the wider Woolworths Group, we care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion and as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.

If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. BIG W is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.