Trade Partner Lead

Trade Partner Lead

Endeavour Group

Barangaroo

full-time, hybrid

Endeavour Group aims to foster a more sociable future. Our portfolio, which includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, and Pinnacle Drinks, is dedicated to bringing people together. We share a passion for our products and industry, inspiring us to pursue ambitious goals and create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia. We seek individuals who thrive on positive energy.

Job Description

This role involves leveraging strong analytical and numerical skills to support trading teams and partnering with suppliers within the Wine, or Beer & Cider categories to maximise value across our brands. The Trade Partner Lead provides essential analytical support to the Senior Commercial Manager, concentrating on optimising value from supplier partnerships. Key responsibilities include monitoring supplier performance, ensuring adherence to commercial terms, and optimising inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). You will translate data into actionable insights to enhance margin delivery for trading teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Detail COGS models to track and identify margin improvements through enhanced supplier terms.
• Provide analytics to assess inventory health, identify slow-moving stock, and optimise working capital in line with EDG strategy.
• Develop reports and dashboards to increase transparency and accountability of financial outcomes related to supplier performance.
• Support the Senior Commercial Manager and trading teams in developing category-specific supplier strategies aligned with EDG value creation objectives.
• Ensure supplier agreements comply with EDG strategy and that negotiated benefits are realised.
• Offer commercial data and analytics for transformation projects, such as supply chain automation and AI inventory management.
• Collaborate across Trading, Supply Chain, and Finance to drive growth and ensure commercial objectives are understood.
• Assist the Senior Commercial Manager by preparing data-intensive presentations and action plans for executives and supplier meetings.
• Build strong, data-led partnerships with suppliers and internal agencies to ensure smooth commercial operations.
• Embody Endeavour Group's "Ways of Working" and support the broader Customer Value function.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in a previous analytical role, demonstrating strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Degree qualification in commerce, accounting, economics, or finance.
• Extensive experience using relational databases, with proficiency in SQL.
• Ability to interpret data and engage others through data visualisation.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong aptitude and curiosity for problem-solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Previous commercial retail experience is desirable.
• Experience with Tableau is desirable.
• Understanding of category management and buying principles, such as shelf management, merchandising, ranging, promotional, and pricing strategies, is desirable.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• An exclusive discount card for BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Woolworths, BIG W, and other Endeavour Group brands, including ALH pubs.
• A range of free services to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Dedicated learning and development options for personal and career growth.

Endeavour Group values an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. If you meet a number of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information:

Endeavour Group, with its portfolio including Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, and Pinnacle Drinks, is committed to sociability and creating moments that connect millions of people. We foster a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable work environment where equal opportunity and flexibility are key. We are dedicated to creating a more sociable future for our customers and employees. If this role excites you and you are close to meeting the requirements, please reach out.

You can find more information about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au.

Recruitment agencies are kindly requested not to send unsolicited resumes or approaches. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.