Network Analyst

Network Analyst

About the role

The Network Analyst is responsible for identifying opportunities to improve product flow and range configuration across the Liquor supply network. This is achieved by developing ranging propositions that:

• Improve availability for the customer
• Balance supply chain levers to deliver cost savings
• Create greater inventory efficiency

As well as developing propositions for change, the Network Analyst is also responsible for managing day-to-day activities including the planning and execution of range and category development through Woolworths distribution centres

Key Responsibilities:

• Work independently to validate & analyse data, build analytical models, generate insights and recommend opportunities to improve business performance across the supply network
• Prepare and deliver network ranging proposals and provide actionable conclusions for the intended recipients
• Prepare, present and explain analysis of network changes involving the preparation of cost/benefit analysis incorporating impacts to availability, inventory and network costs
• Liaise with operations to understand and incorporate tactical initiatives in network planning activities.
• Develop a strong working relationship with Commercial, Supply Chain and other key stakeholders ensuring the smooth evaluation and implementation of network reviews
• Develop and communicate project plans aligned to agreed network ranging changes to ensure stakeholder alignment
• Manage the execution of range changes within SAP to ensure no impact to availability and inventory during cutover
• Report progress against key milestones including escalation of delays to the agreed timeline and benefits realisation
• Assess areas of improvement in current ways of working through a sound understanding of current process shortfalls and potential benefits from proposed changes
• Develop proposals for new initiatives outlining expected outcomes, design trials and exit strategies, and develop assessment / evaluation criteria
• Implement initiatives including the creation of any support tools, and associated support such as training, process documentation etc
• Test and evaluate changes in methodology or process - documenting business impacts and compile all project documents
• Build insightful reporting tools for the Liquor Replenishment team
• Develop ideas, analysis, models and reports to support business decisions and deliverables
• Contribute to the thought leadership, development, and achievement of the overall team strategy

About You

WOWpeople are great people. Whether we're learning new things, seizing the initiative, or winning together our customers are at the heart of everything we do. If you're the sort of individual who takes accountability and strives to do the right thing for each other, our communities, our customers, and our business then we ought to connect.

To be successful:

• Hands-on experience in data analytics or business intelligence with a Replenishment / Supply Chain / Operations Research / Econometrics / Financial Analysis focus
• Proficient Big Data skills and embedded knowledge of SQL
• Experience with one or more data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau, Data Studio, PowerBI, Qlik)
• Demonstrated experience in developing business-ready, actionable and insightful outputs
• An interest in innovative technologies and emerging trends
• Usually working on multiple projects/workstreams with differing deadlines

You will also offer the following skills and capabilities which when put into practice, will be key to success in this critical role.

• Proven analytical skills, strong outcome orientation, and demonstrated ability to model optimised scenarios and make recommendations based on numerical data combined with an understanding of supply chain principles
• Demonstrated experience of complex problem solving, comfortable in handling large data set and able to develop solutions to meet business outcomes
• Ability to project manage the implementation of recommendations including status reporting to senior stakeholders
• Ability to extract and transform data from management information systems to input into data-driven insights
• Very strong technical skills in Excel / Google Sheets, SAP use, and reporting/data management systems incl SQL / GCP
• Ability to tailor and present complex information succinctly to different stakeholders

If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply via the system or contact Liezel Daniell or Ash Hale to discuss

Grow with the Group

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

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.

We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing. We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.

We'd love to hear from You

If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. You can follow us on or see more opportunities via .