Senior Functional Analyst - 24 Months FTC

Brighter Futures Start here 

As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do. 

 As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter. 

Join the team 

Kmart are modernising and optimising our end-to-end supply chain systems and operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, deliver a safer working environment for our team and faster delivery of products that delight our customers to nearly 500 stores throughout Australia and New Zealand. 

We are creating the next generation of retail supply chain technology with be a focus across our warehouse management, transport/logistics, inventory optimisation, and demand and forecasting systems.   

As a Senior Functional Analyst, you will leverage your analytical and problem-solving skills to lead tasks within an agile delivery model. Your primary focus will be on optimizing testing processes, tools, and methodologies to reduce costs, retire technical debt, and increase the speed of delivering innovative solutions.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Provide task leadership within an agile delivery model, guiding teams towards successful project outcomes.
• Implement and validate systems, ensuring that all components are set up correctly for end-to-end functionality.
• Collaborate closely with Business Analysts and third-party vendors to facilitate seamless implementations.
• Provide constructive feedback to Solution Architects and technical team members to drive improvements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Demonstrate a commitment to long-term thinking, focusing on strategic goals and continuous improvement.

To be successful in the role you’ll have:  

• Proven experience as a Functional Analyst or in a similar role, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of successfully navigating complex challenges.
• Experience with Manhattan Warehouse Management system is a must.
• Familiarity with testing processes, tools, and methodologies in an agile environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

Benefits we’ll offer you: 

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex When, Flex Well policy 

• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks 

• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products 

• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers! 

• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 

• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office 

• We offer inclusive parental leave and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances 

• A dynamic learning and support program 

• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 

• Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself 

• Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 

• Regular product sample sales with tonnes of discounted items to purchase 

• Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement 

• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We’re here to make everyday living brighter 

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers. 
  

A place you can belong 

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates. 

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing diversity@kmart.com.au 

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now! 
  

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