Retail Data Analyst (1-Year Contract)
IT – Analyst, Data Management
Cape Town – Western Cape
ENVIRONMENT:
A growing Retail Group seeks a solutions-driven Retail Data Analyst who will use mathematical models and predictive economic research to provide insights to guide strategic and tactical decision making within a competitive commercial context. You will perform evaluations, analysis and present reports in support of remaining competitive within the business environment while assisting with Data & Analytics Use Case creation. The successful incumbent must preferably possess a suitable Business Diploma / Degree (Retail Business Management/BCom/Clothing Management/BScience/BA) with 3-5 years Planning experience, have extensive Retail knowledge – able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the marketplace, competitors and customer needs. You also need to have Advanced Excel and knowledge of business IT systems (including Forecasting and Replenishment, RMS, etc.) & the ability to formulate strategies and implement shorter-term tactical plans that are cost-effective efficient and realistic.
DUTIES:
Perform evaluations, analysis and present reports in support of remaining competitive within the business environment –
- Define and research technology, competitors, market segments, and other key content areas.
- Develop and use statistical models for evaluating investment decisions, risk or opportunity areas and determining financial returns.
- Evaluate profit plans, operating records, financial statements, competitive information and other relevant data to make recommendations to support commercial decision making.
Communicate complex and often contentious matters to a wide range of audiences both verbally and in writing.
Assist with Data & Analytics Use Case creation and evaluation –
- Understand the data landscape around profitability reporting including organisation and product taxonomy, hierarchies, source system landscape and data flows.
- Assist with Data & Analytics Use Case development and evaluation and consequent review to ensure delivery of benefits, aligned to financial principles that are consistent with company accounting principles.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- Preferably a relevant Business Diploma / Degree (Retail Business Management/BCom/Clothing Management/BScience/BA).
Experience/Skills –
- 3-5 Years Planning experience.
- Extensive Retail knowledge.
- Technically strong Merchandising skills.
- Merchant and Retail ability: Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the marketplace, competitors and customer needs.
- Knowledge of business IT systems (including Forecasting and Replenishment, RMS, etc.).
- Knowledge of product lead times to formulate a working critical path.
- Ability to formulate strategies and implement shorter-term tactical plans that are cost-effective efficient and realistic.
- Business acumen: an understanding of basic business processes and how sales are generated and the ability to achieve these goals.
- Computer literate: Advanced Excel Skills and ability to operate in a Windows-based environment.
ATTRIBUTES:
- High attention to detail.
- Analytical and interpretative ability.
- Assertiveness and influencing ability.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Results driven and proactive.
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment.
- Team Player.