About this role
Bowens is an AFR Top 150 privately owned business and the largest independent supplier of building materials in Australia with a proud history dating back to 1894. We have 700+ employees and pride ourselves on being a leader in the supply of building products to the trade market, innovation and our employee development/training programs.
About the role:
An exciting opportunity is available for a Hardware Data Analyst to join our Merchandising team, supporting our hardware category through data‑driven insights, reporting, and space analysis that directly influence our in‑branch customer experience and commercial outcomes. This role will be based in Hallam at our Support Office, with occasional duties to travel within the Bowens network.
Why Join Bowens?
Competitive salary + annual salary reviews
8 weeks paid parental leave
Free on-site parking, unlimited barista made coffee and Friday cooked BBQ brekky.
Be part of a growing Australian owned family business where a company value is “fun”
Ongoing incentives, great employee events and fun team rewards
Wellbeing program including EAP services and health education sessions
Genuine training opportunities - product training, sales and leadership development
Discounts on company product and access to exclusive offers from corporate partners
Opportunity to build a career and take up different development opportunities
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Analysing hardware sales, inventory and market data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Developing clear, user‑friendly reports that provide actionable insights for merchandising and leadership teams
Maintaining accurate and reliable data sets, including space and product databases
Supporting sales forecasting and inventory planning using data and trend analysis
Conducting space analysis to optimise product placement and maximise sales performance in branch
Supporting merchandising projects through data analysis and reporting
Identifying and recommending process improvements to enhance merchandising efficiency
Assisting with monthly reports and other ad‑hoc analysis as required
Proactively identifying potential risks such as stock imbalances or range gaps
We are looking for an individual who possesses the following skills and experience:
Previous experience in an analytics role, ideally within retail or merchandising
Strong ability to interpret complex data sets with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data into insights
Proficiency in MS Excel and the broader MS Office suite
Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal stakeholders
Experience in space planning or exposure to space planning software will be highly regarded
All applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Due to high number of applicants only successful applicants will be contacted. No agencies please.