Junior Merchandising & Analytics Analyst (Internship)

Company : Ares Holding; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 45,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Graduate Data Analyst (Ai And Analytics) internship at Ares Holding in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role focuses on analyzing consumer patterns, seasonal purchasing, and presenting findings to planning and management teams to influence merchandise assortments and revenue.

Responsibilities include monitoring sales data, identifying purchasing trends, planning for seasonal changes, and developing integrated demand/stock plans, with extensive data handling and reporting across stores and warehouses.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Stores experience will be an advantage.
• Strong numeracy and ability to handle large data volumes.
• Understanding of supply chain processes and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Analyst: monitor sales data by price, category, trend and geography.
• Identify purchasing trends and recommend adjustments.
• Track timing and scope of seasonal changes.
• Assist with merchandising recommendations.
• Develop supply strategies to reduce stock outs.
• Evaluate reports: PO history, sales history, seasonal analysis, aged inventory, liquidation plans.
• Communicate with stores when needed.
• Monitor in-season trade and react.
• Set up seasonal line lists per store.
• Plan for consumer trends, launches and promotions.
• Oversee shipping, receiving and warehousing.
• Maintain inventory reporting: targets, margins, health, schedules.
• Place purchase orders and track orders.
• Set up GTM, SKU, pricing and order forms.
• Maintain ATS regularly.
• Assist with pricing for staff and sample sales.
• Inbound containers and location reviews.
• Inventory tracker tool and retail top seller analysis.
• Weekly sales reporting and return management.
• Any agreed reporting pack.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Graduate Data Analyst (Ai And Analytics) internship at Ares Holding in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role focuses on analyzing consumer patterns, seasonal purchasing, and presenting findings to planning and management teams to influence merchandise assortments and revenue.

Responsibilities include monitoring sales data, identifying purchasing trends, planning for seasonal changes, and developing integrated demand/stock plans, with extensive data handling and reporting across stores and warehouses.