Data Analyst Power Fashion

Mr Price Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Data Analyst to manage data integration between systems such as ERP, WMS, and POS. This role is essential for the Finance and Operations teams, ensuring accurate data and supporting business insights. Responsibilities include monitoring data flows, resolving discrepancies, and generating reports. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in data analysis and strong SQL skills. A Higher Certificate is required. The position has a deadline of December 24.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of experience in a data analyst role.
• Expertise in data documentation & governance.
• Experience understanding sales and finance business operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor master data and transactional flow.
• Resolve replication discrepancies promptly.
• Manage stock transfers and inventory records.
• Act as liaison for internal and external audits.
• Perform month-end control checks and reconcile variances.
• Investigate and collaborate to resolve data variances.
• Process inventory movements and adjustments.
• Generate analytical reports for business insights.

Skills

SQL expertise

Strategic problem-solving

Cross-functional communication

Education

NQF level 5 (Higher certificate)

EQF level 3 Technical certificate N4-N6

Job description

Job title : Data Analyst Power Fashion

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Deadline : December 24

Job Description

Responsible for all levels of data integration between the core power fashion systems, namely the ERP, POS, WMS, and Data Warehouse.

This role is critical for Finance, Operations and Merchandise teams to provide accurate, reliable and timely data, reports and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily monitoring of master data and transactional flow between the ERP, WMS, POS, and Data Warehouse.
• Resolve all replication discrepancies promptly.
• Manage stock transfers and stock-in-transit records, ensuring data accuracy and holding City Logistics accountable to their SLA.
• Act as the liaison for internal and external audits, providing required evidence.
• Execute month-end control checks and create monthly journals to reconcile system variances for statutory reporting.
• Investigate and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve all variances related to sales, customer / lay-by data, GRNs, and stock transfers.
• Process key inventory movements and adjustments as directed by Operations and Merchandising (e.g., redirected stock, stock takes, insurance claims, and transfers).
• Generate regular analytical reports that provide the business with actionable insights to improve operational performance.

Qualifications

Education

NQF level 5 (Higher certificate, usually 1-2 years) EQF level 3 Technical certificate N4-N6 (18 months).

Experience

2 - 3 Year in a data analyses role.

Knowledge / Skills

SQL expertise for validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting.

Strategic problem-solving to identify and address systemic integration or data flow issues.

Cross-functional communication with Finance, Operations, Logistics, and IT.

Data documentation & governance to ensure auditability and repeatability.

Business understanding

Experience / understanding of sales and finance business operations, with a solid grasp of financial and sales concepts.