Product & Commercial Insights Analyst

MR DIY International; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement brand in Malaysia is seeking a detail-oriented Product Strategy Analyst to support product planning and decision-making processes. This role involves conducting market analyses, driving variety strategies, and providing insights to enhance product performance. The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in data analytics or related fields, along with proficiency in Excel and Power BI. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in data interpretation and reporting.
• Effective communicator with the ability to present insights clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive price studies to monitor competitiveness and profitability.
• Collaborate with category and merchandising teams for data-backed assortment plans.
• Support planning by analyzing historical trends and demand forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Problem-solving

Communication

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

At MR DIY International, we're more than a global home improvement brand, we're a catalyst for ambitious talent ready to grow beyond borders.

With over 5,000+ stores across 14 countries globally, we offer unmatched international exposure to those looking to build a meaningful, global career. From retail operations and merchandising to strategy, tech, and supply chain. Your work here shapes how millions of customers shop every day.

Job Summary

Internally the role is called as Product Strategy Analyst. We are seeking a highly analytical and data-driven Product Strategy Analyst to support our product planning and decision-making processes. This role will be responsible for conducting in-depth market and product analyses, driving assortment and seasonality strategies, and providing actionable insights to optimize product performance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, commercially astute, and able to transform complex data into strategic recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Product & Market Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive price studies to monitor competitiveness, market positioning, and profitability.
• Perform product and demand studies to identify sales trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with category and merchandising teams to develop data-backed assortment plans.
• Support seasonality planning by analyzing historical trends, demand forecasts, and market factors.

Operational & Strategic Support

• Troubleshoot operational challenges, including stock fulfilment and optimizing inventory management.
• Support and participate in ad hoc projects as requested by management, adapting quickly to new priorities and business needs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in data interpretation, visualization, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar analytics tools; SQL knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong business acumen with understanding of pricing, demand forecasting, and product lifecycle.
• Effective communicator with the ability to present insights clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in identifying process improvements.