Data Analyst at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives

• Develop and perform reporting and analysis on buying data.
• Produce customised and new reports for buyers.
• Draw information from data warehouse system.
• Import into Exce.
• Process data and produce reports - report on key metrics, analysing and interpreting trends and providing actionable insights based on the available analytics data
• Identify problem areas/business needs in buying area.
• Summarise critical issues.
• Prepare info for supplier meetings.
• Advise buyers on range, supplier profitability/performance.
• Discuss reports with buyers.
• Do ad-hoc reports for buyers.
• Develop buying dashboard concepts.
• Support the team in the development of various decision-making processes and/or identifying and optimising opportunities.
• Identify the buyers’ objectives and advise on suitable measurement strategies.
• Benchmark performance and advise on key performance indicators.
• Use methodical performance analysis to influence and support buying decision-making and strategies.
• Source of support to the community using data and analytics.
• Assist in educating stakeholders on the variations and benefits of data analysis and the importance of localised / category-based measurement & performance optimisation.
• Collaborate with other data analyst capabilities in the organisation to participate in communities of good data analytics practice – both in BAU and project activities.
• Collaborate with buying and other teams to enhance reporting and performance measurement.

Qualifications

• Working towards: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.

Experience

• +1 years’ experience in a Data Analyst or similar role, solving business and technology problems through applying data analysis techniques within a fast-paced environment – (essential).
• Experience applying data mining, modelling and mathematical and/or statistical concepts and methodology to support strategic business objectives – (essential).
• Experience in a retail, commercial or IT environment – (highly desired).