Commercial Analyst

Join to apply for the Commercial Analyst role at Coles Group . We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day. About The Team Our Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long‑lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop, and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor. About The Role This role is at the heart of the Commercial Business Units, partnering with Category Managers and Business Category Managers. As a Commercial Analyst specialising in commodity analysis, you will play a key role in shaping our understanding of commodity market trends and opportunities. You will analyze various cost inputs driven by commodity movements, make strategic recommendations that guide our business decisions. A key part of the role will be the ability to provide insight/analysis and make actionable commercial recommendations that unlock value. You will support the delivery of improved customer value, margin rate and profit by reviewing category/supplier profitability. You will be responsible for supporting and challenging the Business Units to drive the delivery of commercial supplier performance both tactically in year and over a multi‑year horizon, including data‑driven insights into category plans, cost price changes and joint business planning. There will be a strong focus on relationship building, both inside your team and with the wider business. To partner effectively with the Commercial Business Units, you will need to build strong relationships and be confident to influence and challenge when required. Applications for this role will close on Thursday, December 11th, 2025. About You And Your Skills 1 to 3 years in a commercial analytical role in retail/FMCG/consulting or in‑house strategy experience Strong commercial acumen Strong analytical ability, advanced Excel skills, ability to build financial models Strong presentation and communication skills Ability to translate data into actionable insights, highlight strategic insights, opportunities and tell a compelling story to enable better decisions Ability to build strong, lasting relationships and be confident to influence and challenge when required What’s in it for you? Flexible working options – hybrid working options to help you achieve a positive work‑life balance Office perks – gym facility, fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini‑Coles supermarket, Fooderie hub, school holiday program and more Discounts – eligible team members receive a 5% discount all year round on Supermarket and Liquor purchases, plus periods of double discount (10%) and hotdeals exclusive to team members Reward through recognition – digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’, accumulate points and redeem in the online shop for gifts and electronic gift cards Opportunities for learning and development – career development programs and job‑specific training across the business Paid parental leave – permanent team members receive paid parental leave to support work‑family balance Investment in your future – annual team member share plan allowing pre‑tax salary sacrifice to purchase Coles Group shares About The Recruitment Process We’re continuing to build a gender‑equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email Job ID: Employment Type: Full time Seniority level: Associate Job function: Sales, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning Industries: Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr