Hybrid Business Analyst – Inventory

at Kmart Australia Limited

• Job title: Business Analyst – Inventory
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Mulgrave, Australia

About the role

• Business Analyst overseeing inventory data management and reporting at Kmart. Engaging with stakeholders to provide insights and improve inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and maintain the right source of truth for inventory data across sources.
• Validate, reconcile, and document metrics (e.g., stock on hand, weeks of cover, stockturn) with robust checks.
• Manage secure, timely data sharing to external stakeholders with agreed SLAs.
• Produce rapid, accurate management reporting to tight deadlines (daily/weekly/monthly packs).
• Run ad-hoc deep dives (e.g., why a store is over/understocked) with clear root-cause analysis and recommended actions.
• Translate findings into commercial insights and concise commentary that inform decisions.
• Serve as a primary contact for inventory data queries from internal teams and external partners; respond with clarity and speed.
• Educate stakeholders on metric definitions, report usage, and self-service best practices.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience within Retail, Wholesale and/or Manufacturing
• Proven ability to execute action plan deliverables in a timely manner
• Experience in dynamic problem-solving environments
• Experience in extracting, cleaning and transforming data as well as project/business translation
• Intermediate skills in Coding - SQL & Python, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment with effective and concise communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.

Benefits

• 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 though 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