Supplier Lead - Beer & Premix

TL;DR

Supplier Lead (Beer & Premix): Provides critical analytical support to trading teams for maximizing value in supplier partnerships with an accent on COGS and margin analysis, inventory optimization, and financial visibility. Focus on developing reports and dashboards, ensuring terms compliance, and collaborating across trading, supply chain, and finance to drive commercial outcomes.

Sydney, NSW (hybrid)

Company

Australia's leading beverage retailer with brands like Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, and Pinnacle Drinks.

What you will do

• Perform COGS and margin analysis to identify improvements through better supplier terms.
• Optimize inventory by assessing health, slow-moving stock, and working capital.
• Develop reports and dashboards for financial transparency on supplier performance.
• Support supplier strategy development aligned with company goals.
• Ensure compliance with supplier agreements and realization of negotiated benefits.
• Provide analytics for projects like supply chain automation and prepare executive presentations.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and numerical skills from 3-5 years in an analytical role.
• Degree in commerce, accounting, economics, or finance.
• Extensive experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Ability to create data stories and visualizations.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and influence skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication.

Nice to have

• Commercial retail experience.
• Experience with Tableau.
• Understanding of category management, buying principles, shelf management, merchandising, ranging, promotions, and pricing.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Exclusive discounts at BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Woolworths, BIG W, and ALH pubs.
• Free health and wellbeing services for physical, mental, and financial support.
• Dedicated learning and development opportunities for career growth.
• Inclusive workplace valuing diversity and flexibility.