Data Analysis & Insights, Assistant Manager (Space & Range)

Watson's Personal Care Stores Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Watsons Malaysia is seeking a data-driven analyst to provide insights for Space & Range and Trading teams, driving commercial performance. You will develop reports, present findings to stakeholders, and collaborate to translate requirements into actionable solutions using MS Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate planograms, updating databases, and supporting Space & Range project development with rigorous analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Studies/Administration/Management.
• 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Analytical, problem solving and numerical skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to interpret data to meet business needs.
• Ability to explain data to all levels.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis & insights to Space & Range and Trading teams to improve commercial performance.
• Develop reports and insights for key stakeholders and present findings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide solutions.
• Prepare and maintain planograms for stores.
• Update databases for actionable reports supporting Space, Range and Display processes.
• Produce planogram data with accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure planograms are built based on Customer Decision Tree.
• Support projects with analysis and development of Space & Range processes.
• Support Space & Range process development.

Skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

• Provide analysis & insights to Space & Range and Trading teams, with the purpose of improving commercial performance.
• Develop and prepare reports and insight for key stakeholders to monitor performance, as well as presenting and illustrating findings. Delivering a step change in team reporting output.
• Work closely with stakeholders to fully understand requirements and provide collaborative solutions based on a commercial and analytical understanding.
• Prepare and Maintain Planograms that operationally simpler for stores and good display for customers.
• Update databases for actionable reports that support Space, Range and Display processes.
• Produce planogram data that is recognized for its accuracy, quality and reliability.
• Ensure all planograms are build based on Customer Decision Tree.
• Support projects to develop with analysis as required
• Support the development of Space & Range processes

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Others or equivalent.
• At least 3-4 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and numerical skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to work in a team or as an individual
• Ability to interact with the business to understand their needs and interpret how they could be fulfilled using the available data.
• Ability to communicate and explain data to all levels
• Can work using own initiative and deliver results under pressure
• Required Skill(s): MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI & Data Analytical Skills

At Watsons, we believe in Growing Together through continuous learning and global exposure, embracing The Power of New by integrating innovation and openness, Caring for All by putting people and the planet at the heart of what we do and Making a Mark by creating a supportive environment where every voice is valued and contributions are celebrated.

We’re currently reviewing a large number of applications and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

About Us

Watsons Malaysia is part of AS Watsons Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,000 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2022, AS Watsons Group recorded revenue of US$22 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.

Watsons Malaysia is the leading health and beauty retailer with more than 650 Watsons stores and growing in the country serving the needs of all Malaysians. Watsons continues to inspire our customers to enjoy life to the fullest and set the standards in the health, wellness, and beauty market, providing personalised advice in health, beauty, and personal care on top of its market-leading product ranges, making customers LOOK GOOD, DO GOOD, FEEL GREAT every day.

Since 2009, Watsons has been the No.1 pharmacy/drugstore brand in Asia Pacific for the 13th year running*. On top of that, Watsons Malaysia won Platinum Award for the Best in Retail Category 2022 by Putra Brands Award, a premier and only brand award in Malaysia voted by Malaysian consumers. Watsons Malaysia is also the No. 1 Retailer Most Preferred Graduates Employers to Work for by Talentbank Graduates' Choice Award 2022.

*Campaign Asia-Pacific “Asia’s Top 1000 Bands online study over 8,000 respondents across 14 markets in Asia Pacific region”.