Merchandise Business Analyst

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

We’re now looking for a Merchandise Business Analyst to join our Merchandise Reporting, Data & Platforms team. This is a critical role that supports key business processes across Merchandise and Inventory, while partnering closely with Stores & Operations, Profit Protection, Marketing, IT, Finance and Supply Chain.

What you’ll be doing

In this hands‑on analyst role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining the integrity, quality and usability of merchandise data while enabling accurate reporting and insights across the business.

You will:

• Support critical merchandise and inventory business processes, ensuring strong data integrity and adherence to business rules
• Provide expert advice, SME support and training to merchandise teams across data, platforms and reporting tools
• Maintain and improve key documentation, standards and user manuals to support governance and ways of working
• Manage and analyse large, complex datasets using advanced Excel, SQL and Power BI to support business intelligence outcomes
• Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including Merchandise, Inventory, Stores & Operations, Profit Protection, Marketing and IT
• Support and enhance merchandise reporting infrastructure and BI solutions in a fast‑paced retail environment
• Play a key role in delivering the new Merchandise Data Strategy, designed to transform how merchandise data is managed across Kmart and Target
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and help deliver sustainable, value‑adding data solutions

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• 5–7 years’ experience in a Business Analyst, Merchandise Analyst or similar role within retail
• A strong background in Merchandise and/or Inventory (essential)
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, slicers and macros
• Practical experience writing and interpreting SQL queries
• Capability in Power BI and business intelligence reporting
• Hands‑on experience with merchandise systems and data platforms
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate, influence and collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams
• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving and organisational skills
• A tertiary qualification in Business, Information Technology or a related discipline (preferred)

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• 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 eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• 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 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We 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, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@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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