DFIQ Insights Solutions Intern (Part Time)

DFI Retail Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

DFI Retail Group's Group Insights team seeks a motivated Data Analyst Intern to support data-driven decisions across retail brands such as Welcomed, Mannings, 7-Eleven and IKEA.

You will assist with supplier performance reviews, analyze sales trends, prepare executive-ready reports, and help assemble actionable sales enablement materials for internal partners. This internship offers hands-on FMCG and retail analytics exposure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Finance, Information Systems, or related quantitative discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP; Power Query is a plus).
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau) is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint for translating raw data into clear presentations.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Good communications skills to summarize technical findings into clear, actionable commercial insights.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Language: Fluent in English; Cantonese or Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and inventory data report running and analyses.
• Assist regular supplier performance evaluations, tracking fill rates, margin contributions, and promos.
• Help identify commercial trends, stock anomalies, and growth opportunities within supplier portfolios.
• Prepare routine and ad-hoc analytical reports, summaries, and scorecards for commercial managers and executives.
• Maintain internal dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to track performance metrics.
• Organize, format, and synthesize insights into slide decks and sales briefing materials; collaborate with Category Management, Sourcing, and Marketing.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PivotTables

Power Query

Power BI

Tableau

PowerPoint

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Analytics/ Data Science/ Statistics/ Finance/ IS

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Power Query

Job description

DFI Retail Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Analyst Intern to join our Group Insights team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting data-driven decision-making across our retail operations (spanning brands like Welcomed, Mannings, 7-Eleven, and IKEA). You will assist with supplier performance reviews, analyze commercial and sales trends, prepare executive-ready reports, and help assemble actionable sales enablement materials for internal business partners.

This internship offers hands‑on experience in FMCG and retail analytics, providing direct exposure to large-scale retail datasets and commercial strategy execution.

Is this your next challenge in Insights Solution?

The challenge is to:

• Supportsales and inventory datareport running and analyses
• Support regular supplier performance evaluations, tracking metrics such as fill rates, margin contributions, sales growth, and promotion effectiveness.
• Assistinidentifyingcommercial trends, stock anomalies, and growth opportunities within key supplier portfolios.
• Prepare routine and ad‑hoc analytical reports, summaries, and scorecards for commercial managers and executive stakeholders.
• Assistinmaintainingand updating internal dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to track performance metrics.
• Sales Materials & Commercial Support
  • Organize, format, and synthesize key insights into slide decks, category toolkits, and sales briefing materials for supplier meetings and business reviews.
  • Work closely with cross‑functional teams (Category Management, Sourcing, and Marketing) to align reporting standards and data sources.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in BusinessAnalytics, Data Science, Statistics, Finance, Information Systems, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP; Power Query is a plus).
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau) is highly preferred.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft PowerPoint for translating raw data into visually clear presentations.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Good communicationskills to summarize technical findings into clear, actionable commercial insights.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work collaboratively in a fast‑paced retail environment.
• Language: Fluent in spoken and written English;proficiencyin Cantonese or Mandarin is a plus.