Range & Space Systems Development Analyst

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, who are 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. And the best part? We’re all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.

About the role

We’re looking for a Range & Space Systems Development Analyst to join our Commercial team. This role sits at the intersection of technology, analytics, and merchandising, supporting our Range & Space (R&S) teams through system optimisation, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You’ll be responsible for supporting specialist Blue Yonder R&S software, delivering insights, triaging technical issues, and helping uplift capability across teams, ensuring our systems and processes drive optimal in-store outcomes.

Please note; this opportunity is a 9-month fixed term contract.

You’ll also:

• Support R&S systems by triaging and resolving system and process related queries
• Partner with IT and development teams to manage issues, enhancements, and prioritisation
• Support the delivery of ad hoc reporting to enable informed business decision-making.
• Enhance and maintain specialist R&S software to drive continuous improvement
• Coach and support planners on system use and best practice
• Engage with cross-functional teams on internal and external initiatives
• Contribute to process governance and ensure alignment with business strategy

About you and your skills

You’re a technically savvy and commercially minded analyst who thrives in a collaborative environment. You enjoy solving complex problems, working with data, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes. With a strong foundation in systems and analytics, you’re equally comfortable troubleshooting issues, building reports, and coaching others to build capability.

You bring a proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to translate technical insights into clear, actionable recommendations that support business performance.

You’ll also ideally have:

• Technical experience working with retail optimisation software, specifically shelf/space planning, assortment planning and macro/store planning eg. Blue Yonder, RELEX, Apollo or similar)
• Intermediate SQL skills
• Preferrable experience with reporting tools (e.g. Snowflake, BI Publisher, BIW, IBM Congos)
• Experience within a similar retail/FMCG environment
• Tertiary qualification in Technology, Business, Commerce or related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Solid stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively while managing competing priorities
• High level of initiative, flexibility, and attention to detail

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions 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 inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 186245

Employment Type: Fixed Term

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