Newspaper Sales & Supply Analyst

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.

Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.

Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.

We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.

Job Description

The Newspaper Sales & Supply Analyst role exists within a project & analysis team and is a key to the on-going optimisation of the newspaper supply chain. You will directly participate in and influence revenue maximisation and cost management processes for Nine’s publishing brands.

Day to day you will:

• Supply Order Analysis: analyse and adjust supply orders for optimal results through the publishing calendar especially around seasonal or special events such as holiday periods, sporting matches, breaking news and various promotions.
• Demand Forecasting: collaborate in forecasting processes to accurately predict newspaper demand, and ensuring product availability & efficiency at all levels throughout the sales network.
• Vendor Data Management: manage the exchange and processing of data from various retail and distribution partners.
• Cost Analysis: perform cost-benefit analyses to assess the financial impact of supply chain strategies and tactics.
• Data Analysis: utilise data analysis tools and software to create reports, dashboards, insights and mapping solutions (GIS) that inform and communicate data-driven decisions.
• Reporting: create regular reports on supply chain management, key performance indicators (KPIs), and cost-saving/revenue-generating initiatives for management review.

Qualifications

What we would like to see:

• Previous experience in supply chain analysis and management, preferably in a publishing or a FMCG industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and software
• Advanced experience/ability using Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with GIS mapping software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Qualifications in supply chain management, business analysis, or a related field is ideal but not essential.

Additional Information

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.