Category Insights Analyst at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Provision of Value-Add Analysis on Key Categories and Brands using Available Basket / EPOS Data
• Actively Support the Insights Team in Driving a Multi-source Insights and Analytics Driven Commercial Team
• Ongoing Analysis of Emerging SA Market, Shopper and Category Trends
• Compilation of Key Retailer Reviews / Presentations
• Ad-hoc Consumer Research Projects
• Ongoing Analysis of Emerging Global Consumer and Shopper Trends

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Marketing Insights or Data Insights Field, with proven exposure to multi-source data analysis and research techniques
• Experience within the FMCG or Retail industry
• Qualifications:
• Degree or Diploma within a Commercial Field, Business Science, Economics or Statistics
• Post Graduate studies will be advantageous

Additional Requirements:

• Proven ability to analyse and interpret market trends, category, shopper and consumer data
• Ability to understand category and brand strategies, in order to facilitate action orientated and value-add analysis
• Ability to present with confidence
• Ability to story tell using various data / insight sources
• Proficiency with 3rd Party Data Packages such as IRi Temple, BI, Nielsen, Dunnhumby and PnP Customer Insights Portal (CIP), as well as other analytics tools
• Understanding of data set-up, data hierarchies and quality control procedures relating to EPOS / Basket data
• Understanding of different market research methodologies
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Interpreting Data
• Thinking Rationally
• Articulating Information
• Working Together
• Meeting Deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organising

Closing Date: 12th, April 2022