Margin & Pricing Analyst

About us
At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.
Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With more than 8000 team members and a national footprint of more than 168 retail stores Australia wide - we're focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We're about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We're about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We're about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We're about making a difference.
About the role
This exciting 12 month contract will help drive revenue and profitability in our growing Business channel whilst meeting our commitment to provide 'low prices'. With a focus on analysis of the existing pricing strategy, this exciting opportunity will leverage your retail and analytical skills to optimise and review pricing to the B2B market, working closely on pricing for tenders and new business acquisition opportunities.
Key responsibilities:

• Timely review and submission of pricing of tenders, all bids and government contracts
• Develop, manage and monitor profit-making initiatives
• Develop pricing recommendations
• Review and maintain existing pricing models and contracts
• Become a product and pricing subject matter expert
• Assist in developing team reports, processes and work to improve data integrity through continuous improvement
• Provide accurate and insightful reporting, profit and margin analysis
• Maintain customer profitability and retention
• Drive cross functional stakeholder relationships and feedback

About you
To be successful in this role you will ideally have proven experience in analysing and interpreting data to improve business performance, with a strong focus on revenue and profitability. In addition to your advanced Excel skills, technical knowledge of systems including SAP CRM, BW Analyser and product data systems, you have an analytical mindset, strong problem-solving skills and commercial aptitude. Relevant tertiary or equivalent business qualifications will be looked upon favourably.
Outstanding interpersonal, stakeholder management and communication skills will enable you to effectively engage and influence a range of stakeholders. You will be able to take the 'big picture' view with demonstrable internal consultancy and influencing skills, while possessing a keen eye for the detail.
Key attributes:

• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent numeracy skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in developing meaningful reports for varied audiences
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Self-motivated, with lots of initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and prioritise

Our culture
It's all in a day's work when you're part of the Officeworks community - where you're not defined by who you are, but what you can do. We celebrate our teams' uniqueness by offering the below to the Officeworks family:

• An inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to best support your individual needs.
• A key focus on wellbeing and safety.
• Generous discounts at Officeworks, Geeks 2 U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and Catch.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to progress your career.
• Industry leading Growing Families policy

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.
Officeworks is a 'Circle Back Initiative' employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.