Senior Retail Analyst

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Employee discount on retail products

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Retail Analyst to join our team in Klerksdorp. You will drive business performance through in-depth data analysis, forecast outcomes, and translate insights into strategic recommendations for sales, marketing, and operations.

You will develop dashboards, collaborate with multiple departments, and present findings clearly to senior management in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field is required.
• 5+ years in retail analytics, BI, or related analytical role.
• Strong proficiency with SQL, Excel, and BI platforms like Tableau/Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, customer, and market data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track KPIs across retail operations.
• Provide insights on pricing, promotions, inventory, and product assortment.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Statistical modelling

Forecasting

Data mining

Retail analytics

Customer behavior

Business intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Economics/Mathematics/Business

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Retail Analyst to join their team in Klerksdorp . This critical on-site role will focus on driving business performance through in-depth data analysis, identifying trends, and providing strategic recommendations to optimize sales, marketing, and operational efforts. You will work closely with various departments to interpret complex datasets, forecast outcomes, and influence decision-making. The ideal candidate is a data-driven professional with a strong background in retail analytics, capable of translating raw data into actionable insights that enhance profitability and customer engagement within a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of sales, customer, and market data to identify key trends, opportunities, and challenges.
• Develop and maintain robust reporting dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) across the retail operations.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management regarding pricing, promotions, inventory, and product assortment.
• Forecast future sales and demand, utilizing statistical modeling and analytical tools.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of business initiatives.
• Present complex analytical findings in a clear, concise, and actionable manner to non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail analytics , business intelligence, or a related analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Excel, and BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Expertise in statistical modeling , forecasting techniques, and data mining.
• Excellent understanding of retail operations, consumer behavior, and market dynamics.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable business recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or a related quantitative field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in analytics.
• Generous employee discount on retail products.
• A collaborative work environment with opportunities to influence strategic decisions.