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29 Jan 2026

Temporary ANALYST | COMMERCIAL – Woolworths Vacancies

Woolworths – Posted by swipe4job Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Woolworths Vacancies – ANALYST | COMMERCIAL

ANALYST | COMMERCIAL – Woolworths Vacancies

Woolworths is seeking a skilled Analyst | Commercial to provide actionable insights and drive commercial performance across the Foods division. This role requires strong analytical expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor local and global micro- and macro-economic trends impacting retail
  • Deliver Monday Foods reporting and monthly commercial and PIR reporting with accuracy
  • Optimise reporting processes and improve business efficiency
  • Conduct market share and commercial analyses to identify opportunities, risks, and competitive shifts across Foods, Campaigns, and Categories
  • Maintain supplier coding and ensure data integrity across all commercial reports
  • Support the integration of Foods business requirements onto Forecourt and On-demand platforms
  • Track and evaluate market and competitor trade activity to inform tactical and operational decisions
  • Develop and maintain trade modelling per phase to identify category and regional opportunities
  • Implement PIR methodologies across commercial analysis, delivering actionable insights in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Leverage internal and external data sources to support category and divisional teams
  • Collaborate with Forecourt teams and third-party partners to identify trade challenges and opportunities
  • Maintain stakeholder relationships within operational forums to support business delivery

Minimum Requirements

  • Relevant commercial diploma or degree (BSc, BBusSci, BComm, BEcon)
  • Background in Retail Analytics, Actuarial Science, Finance, or Mathematics preferred
  • Minimum 5 years FMCG experience, including 3 years in analytics
  • Proven experience in commercial analysis to grow FMCG/Foods categories sustainably (market share, sales growth, margin, ROS, COGS, availability)
  • Advanced MS Office skills: Excel (VLOOKUP, Index Match, Pivot Tables, Macros, VBA, Data Simulations) and PowerPoint
  • Qlik and Tableau experience essential
  • Trade analytics and research experience compulsory
  • Strong financial mindset and commercial acumen
  • Excellent data interpretation skills to develop clear, actionable insights and recommendations
  • Project leadership skills with ability to deliver on deadlines and standards
  • Effective collaborator, integrator, and team player with senior-level communication skills
  • Attention to detail, flexibility under tight timelines, and ability to work independently and inter-dependently
  • Passion for food and alignment with Woolworths’ values

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