BUSINESS OPERATIONS ANALYST

EAST EMPLOYMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking an analyst for fresh food operations to enhance efficiency through data analysis. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and experience in retail operations, particularly in the fresh food sector. The role requires collaboration across teams, focusing on inventory management and operational insights.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in retail operations, data analysis, or supply chain.
• Strong skills in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts).
• Strong attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data for fresh food products to identify trends.
• Monitor inventory levels and product turnover to reduce waste.
• Collaborate with purchasing and supply chain teams to optimize processes.

Skills

Retail operations analysis

Inventory & waste management

Fresh food supply chain understanding

Data-driven decision making

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Agriculture, Food Science

Tools

Excel

SQL

Data visualization tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze daily and weekly sales data for fresh food products to identify trends and opportunities
• Monitor inventory levels, product turnover, and spoilage rates to reduce waste and stockouts
• Support pricing, promotions, and demand forecasting based on seasonal trends and market data
• Build and maintain reports to track KPIs like gross margin, shrinkage, and order accuracy
• Collaborate with purchasing and supply chain teams to optimize ordering and delivery schedules
• Provide operational insights and support to improve store processes and product availability
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and freshness standards in product handling and reporting

Job Requirements:

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Agriculture, Food Science, or related fields
• 1–3 years of experience in retail operations, data analysis, or supply chain (preferably fresh food or grocery)
• Strong skills in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts) and basic data reporting
• Understanding of retail metrics: sales per item, spoilage rate, inventory turnover
• Ability to work with both data and people — analytical and practical
• Strong attention to detail and time management

Nice to Have:

• Experience with POS, inventory, or ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or custom retail tools)
• Familiarity with HACCP or food safety tracking systems
• Knowledge of seasonal and regional demand trends in meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood
• Experience using data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, etc.)
• SQL or similar data query skills

Key Skills:

• Retail operations analysis
• Inventory & waste management
• Fresh food supply chain understanding
• Data-driven decision making
• Communication and collaboration