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.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and analytics teams to identify high-value opportunities.
• Work backwards from the business requirement, decision or workflow, using exploratory data analysis to diagnose problems and test assumptions.
• Turn early-stage ideas into functional prototypes using available data, rapid analysis and AI-assisted tools.
• Co-design and iterate prototypes with stakeholders, making ideas tangible quickly and refining them through feedback and experiments.
• Synthesise complex outputs into clear, actionable recommendations for business leaders.
• Drive measurable value through analytics use cases and analytical products, from early prototype through adoption.
• Translate validated business needs and prototypes into clear requirements for Data Science, Data Engineering and Technology teams to scale where appropriate.
• Lead implementation, user adoption and value tracking for solutions that move beyond the prototype stage.
• Communicate progress, risks, prototype limitations and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science, Finance, Economics, Statistics or another relevant field.
• 5-7 years’ experience in analytics, product ownership, consulting or a similarly business-facing, hands-on analytical role.
• Strong SQL skills, with experience using data platforms such as Snowflake and visualisation tools such as Power BI.
• Confidence working hands-on with data to build and iterate practical prototypes. Python or similar scripting capability is strongly preferred.
• Comfort using modern AI-assisted analytical and coding tools to accelerate analysis and prototype development.
• Experience in Agile ways of working and product management tooling.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the judgement to balance speed, rigour and usability.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to co-design solutions with diverse stakeholders.
• A commercial mindset, with the ability to influence stakeholders and turn analysis into measurable action.
• Clear judgement about when a prototype is sufficient to test an idea and when it needs specialist Data Science, Data Engineering or Technology support to scale.

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 Brighter 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 [email protected].

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!