Data Analyst (Hardware) at Bowens

Galway, Connacht, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Reporting, Space Analysis, Sales Forecasting, Inventory Planning, Data Interpretation, MS Excel, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Proactive Mindset, Solutions-Focused, Space Planning, Collaboration

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

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. Bowens is a AFR Top 150 privately owned company and a fourth-generation family owned Australian business with a proud history dating back to 1894. We have 1200+ employees and pride ourselves on creating the structure for our teams to build their career. With 19 stores throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria in addition to online order and deliver we offer one of the largest varieties of quality timber and building supplies in Australia.

Responsibilities

The Data Analyst will analyze hardware sales, inventory, and market data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. They will develop user-friendly reports and conduct space analysis to optimize product placement and maximize sales performance.