Job description

We are currently looking for a data analyst with a strong background in data extraction, dashboard creation, and analytics. The individual will be responsible for conceptualising, developing, and launching analytic tools and reports that provide business intelligence for senior level management. The successful candidate will be transforming a high volume of data into actionable business information and making it readily accessible to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving business. Overall problem-solving skills using logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions to drive sales.

Duties, responsibilities and expected contributions:

• Understand data systems, sources, measures, and business calculations
• Extract, analyse and interpret data
• Solid SQL skills with ability to write SQL from scratch and good understanding of databases is required
• To think and act strategically as well as tactically to gather data, create data models to effectively deliver projects on time
• Facilitate knowledge sharing through training and best in class analytical practices with the team
• Provide best in class analytical support and tooling guidance to the team through the utilisation of data mining skills and retail business knowledge
• Manage projects from beginning to end, including, data mining, strategy formulation, and presentation of results and recommendations
• Integrate internal and external data into analysis with complete view of the business to drive efficiencies and uncover new growth opportunities
• Proactively identify and incorporate new sources of data and software to enhance analytical tools, as well as new analytical techniques to develop differentiated retailer analytical solutions to drive results and sales
• Understanding of organizational culture and business relationships
• Develop insightful and actionable dashboards for the teams

Company Description

Company Culture

The Company is the full-service global retail branding and sourcing partner that works directly with the world’s leading retailers and manufacturers to provide customised branding solutions that drive sales and profitable growth across multiple categories and channels. The Company’s expertise includes branding and strategy, insights & measurement, private brand development, global sourcing and shopper marketing.

Requirements

Functional knowledge and business expertise required

• University level qualification in a relevant area (business management, mathematics, statistics)
• At least two to three years’ analysis experience in retail, banking or other data-intensive commercial environment
• Good understanding of data with ability to apply to commercial problem solving Strong PC skills (specifically with Microsoft Excel, Access and Power-BI)
• SAP, SQL and Tableau skills would be beneficial
• Data mining and modelling experience
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, work independently
• Expertise in formatting and formulation of reports
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Must be able to manage and influence without authority
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with presentation skills
• Ability to build strong relationships across of a wide range of departments and personalities

Posted on 20 Jul 16:15