Commercial Analytics Manager
First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026.
Job Objectives:
· To identify strategic opportunities and provide recommendations that strengthen adherence to the business pricing strategy including KVI principles.
· To define the pricing and promotion decision framework and strategic approach in collaboration with category teams and senior leadership to ensure alignment with growth objectives, budget requirements and targeted returns on investment.
· To determine the strategic approach to promotional value creation with category teams to ensure the selection of mechanisms that maximise return on investment and use of private label products.
· To set the decision standards for supplier negotiations and vendor funding in consultation with category teams to ensure optimal funding outcomes and evidence‑based allocation to the highest yielding promotional plans.
· To drive implementation pricing rules and zoning framework and set strategic thresholds in partnership with senior leadership to ensure market competitiveness aligned to business objectives.
· To establish the insight and reporting framework and drive the delivery of key performance insights including scorecard and Brand Monitor pricing reports to enable informed commercial decision making.
· To drive the standards for master data accuracy, maintenance and integrity across SKUs, locations, vendors and product hierarchies to ensure compliance with business rules and audit requirements for merchandise systems.
· To enhance the Merchandise Division’s data processes, procedures, critical paths, templates and reporting standards to drive efficiency, consistency and operational reliability.
· To develop and maintain governance standards for the creation of new products to ensure accuracy, completeness and alignment with business requirements.
· To establish the analytical support framework and oversee the delivery of ad hoc insights for business initiatives, projects and strategic priorities.
· To build and lead the analytics team and set the capability development agenda to ensure the function delivers current and future business requirements aligned to sustainable growth.
Job Related Knowledge:
Retail Finance and budgetingIT Data base / Data warehouse (understanding how data flows from various systems)
SQL coding
Business process development (pricing and promotions strategy)
Knowledge of JDA and/or statistical software
Understanding of merchandise strategies
Knowledge of competitive benchmarking and promotional effectiveness
Knowledge of scenario modelling and forecasting
Knowledge of supplier negotiation processes and vendor structures
Understanding of audit and compliance processes
Job Related Skills:
Strong leadership skillsCommunication skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Business intelligence writing skills
Troubleshooting skills
Presentation skills
Excellent analytical and modelling capabilities, including experience collecting, analysing and gathering insights from very large data sets
Proficient in statistics skills including regression testing
Ability to translate complex, data-intense analytics into actionable recommendations
Experience working effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook etc.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Job Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant Analytics experience, preferably in the Retail industry with:o SQL coding
o BI analysis and reporting
· 2-3 years People Management experience at senior level
Education:
B. Com or Business Science Degree in Finance or Statistics or related
Job Related Competencies
Analysing
Deciding and Initiating Action
Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
Persuading and Influencing
Planning and Organising
Working with People
Writing and Reporting