Data & Automation Analyst, OData (Short Term Contract)

Talent Shore; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Shore seeks a Data & Automation Analyst focused on OData for a short-term contract to drive stock analytics and automation. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, AI-enabled processes, and cross-functional collaboration with senior management.

Responsibilities include deep data analysis, Excel-based reporting, and creation of Power BI dashboards to track stock levels, ROI, and procurement opportunities. Strong SQL/OData skills and accurate data reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Deep detailed data analysis with recommendations to senior management.
• Knowledge of SQL, Odata and use of AI to streamline stock processes and data analysis.
• Advanced knowledge on Excel usage and formula creation for data analysis and reporting.
• Creation and management of Power BI and other dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Deep detailed data analysis with recommendations to senior management
• Knowledge of SQL, Odata and use of AI to streamline stock processes and data analysis
• Proactive recommendation for the purchase of stock
• Ability to provide detailed analysis and recommendations of gaps in the market for new product line recommendations
• Advanced knowledge on Excel usage and formula creation for data analysis and reporting
• Have product knowledge and be data driven to make accurate suggestions and recommendations for the purchase of stock items
• Creation and maintenance of group in-service prioritisation lists
• Upkeep and organization of cycle stock counts and full stock counts to maintain stock integrity
• Ability to source and produce data reports, with analysis to assist business decisions
• Ability to use automations to streamline business workflows and processes, through the use of technology like AI
• Creation and management of all stock codes in the system, including parts, sale, and hire stock
• Supply chain data analysis, with insight into key gaps within the stock and marketplace
• Approval of external repairs and oversight to ensure asset integrity is maintained
• Ability to deal with high pressure situations with other departments for stock purchase
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to use business requirements to create Power BI and other technical dashboards
• Acts in the interests of the business and the National Operations & Systems Manager

Skills

SQL

Odata

AI

Power BI

Data analysis

Data driven

English

Multitask

Tools

Excel

Salesforce automations

Dashboards

Job description

Data & Automation Analyst, OData (Short Term Contract)

• Daily stock stats
• Fleeting
• External repairs
• Stock shortage balancing
• Management and maintenance of minimum stock levels
• Creation of new stock, parts, and sale codes
• Production of stock and ROI reports to aid decision making

Responsibilities

• Deep detailed data analysis with recommendations to senior management
• Knowledge of SQL, Odata and use of AI to streamline stock processes and data analysis
• Proactive recommendation for the purchase of stock
• Ability to provide detailed analysis and recommendations of gaps in the market for new product line recommendations
• Advanced knowledge on Excel usage and formula creation for data analysis and reporting
• Have product knowledge and be data driven to make accurate suggestions and recommendations for the purchase of stock items
• Creation and maintenance of group in-service prioritisation lists
• Upkeep and organization of cycle stock counts and full stock counts to maintain stock integrity
• Ability to source and produce data reports, with analysis to assist business decisions
• Ability to use automations to streamline business workflows and processes, through the use of technology like AI
• Creation and management of all stock codes in the system, including parts, sale, and hire stock
• Supply chain data analysis, with insight into key gaps within the stock and marketplace
• Approval of external repairs and oversight to ensure asset integrity is maintained
• Ability to deal with high pressure situations with other departments for stock purchase
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to use business requirements to create Power BI and other technical dashboards
• Acts in the interests of the business and the National Operations & Systems Manager

• Key Skills
• SQL and Odata specialist
• Able to multitask
• Able to build relationships with DMs
• Ability to report up
• Integrity and honesty
• Use of AI with systems and speed up process automations
• Ability to build Salesforce automations (not critical, but nice to have)
• Knows and understands English (as this is likely an outsourced role)
• Data driven and administrative
• Understand business needs to pull data and automate processes
• Creation of Power BI and other dashboards
• High attention to detail
• Potentially outsourced or a bank analyst