Remote Retail Operations Analyst - Northern Cape

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Performance bonuses

Career growth

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Retail Operations Analyst to drive data-driven decisions for retail operations across the network. This fully remote role offers the chance to analyze sales, inventory, and service metrics while delivering dashboards and actionable insights to management.

The ideal candidate will master Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools, with solid understanding of retail processes. A Bachelor’s degree and South African work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis or operations analytics in retail.
• Strong Excel, SQL, and data visualization skills.
• Understanding retail metrics and processes.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, inventory, staffing, and customer service data.
• Identify KPIs and monitor trends in retail operations.
• Develop reports and dashboards for management insights.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for inventory and store performance.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, and finance to gather data.
• Support process improvements and ad-hoc analyses.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across analyses.
• Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Conduct competitor analysis and industry best practices research.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Data visualization

Retail analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Analytics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading retail organization committed to data-driven decision-making, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Remote Retail Operations Analyst. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from your home office, ideally within or connected to the Northern Cape province. You will be responsible for analyzing various aspects of retail operations, identifying trends, and providing insights to improve efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, proficiency in data analysis tools, and a solid understanding of retail processes. Your work will involve collecting, interpreting, and reporting on operational data, offering recommendations for process improvements and strategic initiatives. This role is crucial for supporting the operational excellence of our client's retail network. We are looking for a self-starter who can work independently, communicate complex findings clearly, and contribute to impactful business decisions through insightful data analysis. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your analytical prowess in a fully remote capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze operational data related to sales, inventory, staffing, and customer service.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor trends in retail operations.
• Develop reports and dashboards to present findings and recommendations to management.
• Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making in areas like inventory management, store performance, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with various departments, including operations, sales, and finance, to gather data and understand business needs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements.
• Conduct research on industry best practices and competitor analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all analytical processes.
• Communicate complex analytical findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Support ad-hoc analytical requests from the management team.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a data analysis or operations analyst role, preferably within the retail sector.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI).
• Solid understanding of retail operations, metrics, and challenges.
• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated home office space.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa.
• Experience with retail analytics software is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• The flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in retail analytics.
• Contribute to optimizing operations for a major retail organization.
• Work from your preferred location within the designated region.
• Be part of a data-centric and innovative company culture.
• Gain valuable experience analyzing diverse retail operations data.