Data Analyst Mr Price Logistics at Mr Price Group

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gathers business intelligence from a variety of sources.
• Identify inventory records/transactions, ensure that inventory balances for Logistics are accurately maintained in all systems, making appropriate inventory adjustments.
• Resolving discrepancies, examine and investigate out of balance items with root cause analysis and identifying necessary preventive measure to ensure there are no reoccurrence.
• Compiles, verifies and report statistical information regarding inventory trends to support actionable recommendations.
• Conduct review and investigations of inventory transactions in the ERP/warehouse management systems to ensure inventory accuracy and provide real time data.
• Support the efforts of cycle counts by identifying and correcting stock discrepancies for any location or items. 
• Optimise overall location and item level accuracy.
• Drafting inventory reports that document inventory counts, discrepancies, and other statistical data.
• Reporting inventory statistics to management and suggesting improvements to inventory control.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure inventory control practices are being followed and assist in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support audits of inventory policies and procedures and financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with all standard operating procedures. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Computer and Information Science required.
• 2 to 3 Years’ experience would be preferable.
• Preferred inventory or warehouse operations/inventory warehouse analysis experience and understanding of value chain
• Working knowledge and understanding of logistics and systems environment.
• Preferred experience with programming for data analysis.
• Firm understanding of statistics and databases.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, WMS systems, ERP systems, and Tableau or similar technology-driven BI Tools)