Merchandise Data Intelligence Analyst

Our values:

At Foodies, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.

About the role:

As our Merchandise Data Intelligence Analyst, you’ll transform data into insights shaping strategy across our Merchandise Division. Reporting to the Merchandise Data Intelligence Lead, you’ll deliver reporting solutions and analysis that improves decision-making across pricing, promotions, supplier performance and category strategy.

This role is hands on combining technical expertise in tools such as Power BI, SQL and VBA with strong problem solving and storytelling skills. You’ll help improve and automate reporting, enhance efficiency, while looking to drive continuous improvement with clear visuals and communication.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, improve and build reporting solutions in Power BI, Excel and other platforms
• Ensure accuracy, consistency and timely delivery of reporting outputs
• Review current processes, diving into their efficiencies and potential improvements
• Communicating with Category Managers, Customer Insights teams and the wider Merchandise business unit.

About you:

You’ll have experience working in a data, reporting or an analytically focused role. You’ll have a high level of self-drive and initiative with willingness and confidence to suggest and implement improvements to business processes. Ideally you will also have:    

• Technical knowledge to communicate insights in a clear, actionable way.
• Someone who enjoys finding better ways of doing things, whether that’s through automation, process improvements, or fresh ideas.
• Skilled in reporting and automation using VBA, Power Query, and Power BI, with a proven ability to deliver clear insights and support process improvements.
• Confidence to challenge the status quo and suggest improvements when you see them.
• Strong problem-solving and data storytelling skills, with a focus on accuracy and clarity.

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role.

How to apply:

Applications will close Sunday 5 October 2025 and will only be accepted via our careers site.

If you have any questions about the role, or experience any issues submitting your application, please email careers@foodstuffs-si.co.nz.   

Join us in feeding the South Island.  

About us:

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.

We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.

Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development.

Why join us?

• Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives.
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
• We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite.
• You can access Enhanced leave; Lifestyle leave and sick leave from day one of joining the Foodies team.
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events!
• Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café.