Junior Data Analyst

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Training & mentorship

Performance reviews

Exposure to diverse datasets

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Data Analyst for a fully remote role in the FMCG sector. You will assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing datasets to support data-driven decision-making and business insights.

This is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals aiming to build a career in data analytics. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration with senior analysts, and exposure to diverse datasets within a fast-moving consumer goods environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Basic understanding of data analysis principles and techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential; familiarity with SQL or other database query languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and organizing data from various sources for analysis.
• Perform data cleaning and preparation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct basic data analysis and generate reports on key business metrics.
• Identify trends and patterns in data and present findings clearly.
• Support senior analysts and business stakeholders with ad-hoc data requests.
• Learn and apply new data analysis techniques and tools relevant to FMCG.

Skills

Excel

SQL basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Job description

Our client, a leading entity in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking an eager and detail-oriented Junior Data Analyst to join their team on a fully remote basis. This role is an excellent entry point for individuals passionate about data and its application in the business world, offering the opportunity to contribute to data-driven decision-making within the Northern Cape region and beyond. You will assist in collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting various datasets to support business insights and operational improvements, working in a collaborative and supportive virtual environment. This is an ideal position for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career in data analytics within the vibrant FMCG industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and organizing data from various sources for analysis.
• Perform data cleaning and preparation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct basic data analysis and generate reports on key business metrics.
• Identify trends and patterns in data and present findings in a clear, concise manner.
• Support senior analysts and business stakeholders with ad-hoc data requests.
• Learn and apply new data analysis techniques and tools relevant to the FMCG sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of data analysis principles and techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential; familiarity with SQL or other database query languages is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Excellent communication skills, suitable for a fully remote role.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and opportunities for performance reviews.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing excellent flexibility.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced data professionals.
• Exposure to diverse datasets and analytical challenges within the FMCG industry.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment, fostering professional growth.