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On-site in Porto·Added 1 month ago (last checked 9 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Porto
- Experience
- 2+ years
Skills
Nice to have
This job advert was originally written in Portuguese.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Education & experience
- Degree in Management, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial/retail analysis, pricing, category management, management control, or BI roles.
- Experience in DIY/construction/home improvement retail is valued.
Nice to have
Technical skills
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas).
- BI tools (Power BI preferred).
- Knowledge of databases/SQL is an advantage.
- Ease in working with POS, ERP, and multiple Databases
Behavioral skills
- Strong analytical capacity and business orientation.
- Autonomy, curiosity, and the desire to "go into detail".
- Clear communication: you know how to transform numbers into simple recommendations.
- Good priority management in a fast and dynamic retail environment.
- Team spirit and ease in working with Purchasing, Marketing, Operations, and Logistics.
The role
Reporting to the Commercial Director, the Retail Commercial Analyst will have the mission of being the analytical engine that helps Maxmat be the Professionals of Low Prices and with more profitability. You will monitor store and category performance, identify growth opportunities, and support assortment, pricing, promotions, and stock decisions, always with a focus on the customer and KPIs.
What you'll do
Commercial performance analysis
- Monitor sales and KPIs by store, region, family/category, brand, and SKU.
- Analyze deviations vs. budget/objectives and history (like-for-like).
- Identify trends, seasonality, and improvement opportunities.
- Create regular reports and dashboards for the Commercial Management and other Departments.
Margin, pricing, and profitability
- Monitor gross/contributory margins by category and supplier.
- Detect causes of margin erosion (promotions, discounts, shrinkage, costs).
- Support pricing decisions with elasticity analyses and simulations.
- Suggest actions to maximize profitability without losing competitiveness.
Promotions and campaigns
- Evaluate promotional campaigns (uplift, ROI, cannibalization, stock).
- Propose mechanics and promotional calendars based on data.
- Support post-analysis for continuous optimization.
Mix, assortment, and stock (together with Purchasing and Operations)
- Monitor rotation, coverage, out-of-stocks, and slow movers.
- Recommend assortment adjustments by store/cluster/customer profile.
- Support product entry/exit decisions and seasonal planning.
Forecast and planning
- Build sales forecasts by period and category.
- Support annual budgeting and monthly reforecasting.
- Prepare analyses for performance and commercial planning meetings.
Project Monitoring
- Act as the prime mover in driving commercial projects.
- Support the Commercial Management team in achieving projects by providing analytical data that allows for better decision-making.
- Create and drive projects and monitor current legislation.
If you have...
Your main responsibilities will be
... is you we are looking for. We look forward to receiving your CV! #Together We Build!
About Maxmat
- Industry
- DIY Retail
In their own words
About the company & team
At Maxmat, we work every day to make construction, renovation, and home improvement simpler and more accessible. With a growing store network and an increasingly strong offering in DIY, Construction, and Garden, we are looking to strengthen the team with a Retail Commercial Analyst to join your Team at Headquarters to support business management with data, insights, and action.
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