Category Analyst

Joining the Metcash Family

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You get all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.

Independent Brands Australia (IBA) is the retailer arm of Metcash's liquor pillar. We're the largest network of independent liquor retailers in Australia, supporting Cellarbrations, The Bottle-O, IGA Liquor, Porters Liquor, Thirsty Camel and Duncans.

At IBA, being part of something bigger means making a real difference to local retailers, businesses and the communities we serve. We support a wide range of independently owned liquor stores, helping them compete with the large chains and thrive in a dynamic market.

When you join the IBA network you’re not just working with a family business, you’re joining becoming a champion for the locals and getting backed by the strength of the Metcash Group. That backing means access to industry expertise, development opportunities and a platform to grow your career and make your mark. Whether you're on the retail floor, in store support or behind the scenes, you're helping to champion successful independents across Australia. 

About the Opportunity

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join the ALM team as a Category Analyst. In this dynamic role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the IBA Key Retail Program across specific liquor categories.

You’ll be at the heart of strategic planning, delivering actionable insights, execution plans, and fostering strong collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. Your analytical mindset and data-driven approach will help shape category growth and enhance performance across our independent retail network.

If you're passionate about turning data into strategy and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment — we’d love to hear from you!

In this Role

• Deliver category management and assortment analysis to uncover trends, opportunities, and underperformance in liquor categories.
• Liaise with suppliers to understand new product launches and leverage key insights.
• Lead the gate process for annual category range reviews and support implementation via space and range management.
• Partner with IBA category teams and business managers to develop and execute tailored retail programs.
• Provide compelling consumer, shopper and category insights to inform strategy.
• Produce store layouts and range review guides to support in-store execution.

You’re Likely a Match If

• You have 3+ years of experience in liquor or FMCG retail, ideally within category management on the supplier or retailer side.
• You’ve worked in category roles and understand the fundamentals of range and space planning.
• You’re confident working with data and can draw strategic insights using tools like Excel, Power BI, and space management platforms.
• You’re a strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments and enjoys working with diverse stakeholders.
• You bring a sharp eye for detail and a structured, analytical approach to solving problems.
• You understand retail dynamics, shopper behaviour, and how to apply category planning practices effectively.
• You hold relevant tertiary qualifications in marketing, business, or category management (preferred but not essential).

Life in ALM at Metcash

🌈 Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!

🌟 Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

🌿 Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

🌐 An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

💼 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

🏆 Proudly awarded “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.

🌍 A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022- 2023

🥇 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

💸 Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”.

About Us

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 125 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Join us and be part of something bigger!