Analytics Lead

Brighter Futures Start Here 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. We’re excited to share that our team will be moving to our new Chadstone office in early 2026 This will be a space that brings us together — inspiring creativity, collaboration, and connection as we embark on this exciting new chapter. Join the team We are seeking an Analytics Lead to define, deliver and drive adoption of end‑to‑end analytics solutions that create strategic business value. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Advanced Analytics, you will partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, data engineers and scientists to scope, develop and deliver advanced analytics solutions into production. This is a hands‑on role with an initial focus on Online fulfilment, where you’ll translate business challenges into technical solutions, ensuring our data products are fit‑for‑purpose and drive measurable outcomes across our supply chain. Applications close January 11th 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closure date. What you’ll be doing Building strong partnerships with business stakeholders and analytics teams. Conducting exploratory data analysis to diagnose problems and produce actionable insights. Leading implementation and adoption of analytics solutions from pilot to scale. Translating business needs into technical requirements for data scientists and engineers. Synthesising complex outputs into clear, actionable recommendations for business leaders. Driving measurable value through use cases and analytical products. Training users, running experiments, and refining models over time. Communicating progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to stakeholders. To be successful in this role you’ll have: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science, Finance, Economics or Statistics, or another relevant field. 5–7 years’ experience in analytics translation, product ownership, consulting, or data science/ML solutions. Strong skills in SQL and visualisation tools such as Power BI or Snowflake. Experience in Agile methodology and product management tooling. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail. Outstanding communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams. A commercial mindset and ability to influence stakeholders. 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 through 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 If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now #J-18808-Ljbffr