Merchandise Analyst at Flash Group

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning & Budgeting

• Design and maintain optimal planning processes for Gift Cards globally and SIM cards in SIM distribution regions
• Plan & Build a viable Card Mall plan for each global content client
• Plan & Build a viable SIM distribution plan for each global content clients where applicable
• Manage and update content merchandising budgets  

Analyze & Research 

• Initial Launch - Analyze all stores and their viability for a card mall
• Maintenance – Constant analysis of each stores performance of brands and denominations and make recommendations and action the necessary changes 
• Conduct in depth performance analysis on a regular basis for business for all content products globally.
• Conduct integrity investigation and cleaning for Data Warehouse

Forecasting & Demand Planning

• Design and maintain optimal Forecast & demand planning processes
• Forecast optimum inventory levels for each client and Flash distribution centre
• Manage and ensure that digital voucher stores retain adequate stock levels
• Manage & identify opportunities and challenges for each client in inventory levels to fully optimize client sales and profitability
• Support department procurement cycles including seasonality, promotion planning & continual replenishment
• Maintain and update store lists for content and SIM card distribution and management

Ordering/Purchasing & Logistics

• Design and maintain optimal ordering and logistic processes 
• Perform the actual Ordering & purchasing functions of all Card Mall Inventory – including Fixtures & fittings, POSA/CHIT cards & Panel stock
• Control all logistics and delivery functions to ensure all inventory including fixtures and fittings, Chit/POSA and Panel stock Cards are delivered within deadlines. 
• Manage optimal inventory flow of goods to support sales

Reporting, Processes & Systems 

• Design planning systems & processes tailormade for FGC
• Design and compile necessary reporting and presentations to streamline and maximize efficiencies .
• Maintain Power BI dashboards for accurate global performance tracking.
• Deliver accurate insights and reporting so that Flash content services can base good commercial decisions
• Compile and share regular retailer and regions performance analysis for business.
• Deliver weekly, monthly insights reports (Excel, BI tools, Analytics)

Relationships & Presentation skills

• Review and query supplier reconciliation files
• Ensure SLA’s are confirmed with internal and key suppliers

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong admin skills
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills – advanced knowledge of Excel
• Experience in Python and Power Automate will be an added advantage
• Power BI