Commercial Data Analyst at Woolworths

Main Purpose

• Assist the Senior Commercial Analyst in using mathematical models and predictive economic research to provide insights to guide strategic and tactical decision making within a competitive commercial context.

Key Competencies

• Business & Commercial Acumen
• Independently Competent
• Responsive to external influences (positive or negative) on the organisation. 
• Understands what is commercially achievable and makes sound business decisions. 
• Supports the development of business acumen of team through knowledge sharing and upskilling. 
• Maintains advanced knowledge of business operations and organisational metrics and trends. 
• Retail Industry Awareness
• Independently Competent
• Factors in retail models and levers in building an effective IT landscape. 
• Develops retail acumen of team through knowledge sharing and upskilling. 
• Maintains advanced knowledge of key industry metrics and trends. 
• Benchmarks the competition and other relevant comparison groups. 
• Technical Acumen 
• Independently Competent
• Makes sound technical decisions based on understanding of what is commercially achievable within technological constraints. 
• Evaluates the applicability of solutions with the ability to challenge and qualify its suitability for the business. 
• Leverages research on technology-related concepts, trends and best practices to provide guidance on IT roadmap. 
• Set technical policies and procedures to support IT stability and success aligned to evolving technologies and methodologies. 
• Analytical Thinking 
• Independently Competent
• Effectively applies substantial in-depth analysis in order to determine and meet requirements.
• Quickly identifies key issues, stakeholders and viewpoints in a complex situation or problem.
• Finds ways to condense large amounts of information into a useful form.
• Anticipates the consequences of situations and proactively works to overcome potential obstacles. 
• Asks perceptive, probing questions to get to the heart of the matter.
• Results Orientation 
• Independently Competent
• Plans and ensures implementation of activities/projects identified in business strategy.
• Maintains a keen awareness of the interrelationships among various components of large-scale activities/projects.
• Allocates time and resources as required when faced with multiple demands and competing priorities.
• Considers the financial implications before finalising activity/project plans.
• Actively monitors resource allocation and utilisation and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Interpersonal Skills
• Independently Competent
• Accurately interprets the moods, feelings and reactions of others and adjusts own behaviour to build effective relationships within the organisation and with its business partners.
• Applies diplomacy and tact, demonstrating respect for differing perspectives. 
• Understands the perspectives of others to establish mutually beneficial objectives. 
• Collaboration
• Independently Competent
• Seeks and influences new relationships outside own unit and identifies new collaborative partnerships that better position programmes and services. 
• Shares information with colleagues and partners about industry trends and business opportunities. 
• Coaches others on how to develop proposals and work plans for effective partnership arrangements. 
• Establishes connections that help facilitate the accomplishment of broader organisational objectives. 

Key Outcomes

• Perform evaluations, analysis and present reports in support of remaining competitive within the business environment
• Define and research technology, competitors, market segments, and other key content areas.
• Develop and use statistical models for evaluating investment decisions, risk or opportunity areas and determining financial returns.
• Evaluate profit plans, operating records, financial statements, competitive information and other relevant data to make recommendations to support commercial decision making.
• Communicate complex and often contentious matters to a wide range of audiences both verbally and in writing.
• Assist with Data & Analytics Use Case creation and evaluation
• Understand the data landscape around profitability reporting including organisation and product taxonomy, hierarchies, source system landscape and data flows
• Assist with Data & Analytics Use Case development and evaluation and consequent review to ensure delivery of benefits, aligned to financial principles that are consistent with Woolworths' accounting principles.
• Preferably a relevant business diploma / degree (Retail business management/BCom/Clothing management/BScience/BA) 
• 3-5 years planning experience 
• Extensive Retail knowledge 
• Technically strong merchandising skills 
• High attention to detail
• Merchant and retail ability: demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the market place, competitors and customer needs 
• Knowledge of business IT systems (including Forecasting and Replenishment, RMS etc)
• Knowledge of Product lead times to formulate a working critical path 
• Ability to formulate strategies and implement shorter-term tactical plans that are cost – effective efficient and realistic 
• Analytical and interpretative ability 
• Business acumen: an understanding of basic business processes and how sales are generated and the ability to achieve these goals 
• Computer literate: advanced Excel Skills and ability to operate in a Windows based environment 
• Assertiveness and influencing ability 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills 
• Results driven and proactive 
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment 
• Team Player