FMCG Buying Category Insights Analyst

Food Lover's Market Holdings; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in South Africa is seeking a Buying Category Analyst to generate insights on ambient and perishable category performance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' FMCG experience and a degree in business or analytics. Responsibilities include analyzing sales data, developing actionable insights, and communicating findings effectively. The role requires strong skills in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools like Power BI, along with a structured approach to managing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Provident fund

Colleague Discount

Qualifications

• 5+ years' FMCG (retail) experience in buying or category management.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate sales data and market share.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Generate insights on category performance for operational strategies.
• Analyze sales across products and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop reports and dashboards to communicate KPIs.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Logical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, analytics, or computer science

Tools

MS Excel

SQL

Power BI

Power Platform

SSRS

Job description

A leading retail group in South Africa is seeking a Buying Category Analyst to generate insights on ambient and perishable category performance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' FMCG experience and a degree in business or analytics. Responsibilities include analyzing sales data, developing actionable insights, and communicating findings effectively. The role requires strong skills in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools like Power BI, along with a structured approach to managing tasks in a fast-paced environment.