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Job summary
A prominent FMCG company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Data Analyst with 10-12 years in the field. The role focuses on designing and maintaining analytical dashboards, conducting performance analyses, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should possess advanced skills in Power BI and SQL. A relevant degree and significant experience in data analytics within FMCG or related sectors are essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a strategic mindset.
Qualifications
- 10-12 years of experience in data analytics, ideally in FMCG, retail, or manufacturing.
- Advanced expertise in Power BI, SQL, and Excel.
- Familiarity with ERP and CRM systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, automate, and maintain dashboards and reports for various departments.
- Ensure accuracy of business performance reporting.
- Conduct analysis on pricing, promotions, and sales performance.
- Provide demand forecasting support.
- Deliver insights on market trends and customer behavior.
- Build predictive models for strategy guidance.
- Mentor junior analysts in data visualization best practices.
Skills
Education
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We are a leading player in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, committed to driving growth, innovation, and efficiency.
We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst with 10–12 years’ experience in data analytics, ideally within FMCG, retail, or manufacturing. This individual should have advanced expertise in Power BI, Excel, and SQL, with strong exposure to ERP and CRM systems. A strategic thinker with exceptional analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights, the right candidate will be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and mentoring junior team members.
Design, automate, and maintain dashboards and reports for sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of business performance reporting.
Conduct trend, variance, and root-cause analysis across pricing, trade promotions, and sales performance.
Provide demand forecasting and supply chain planning support.
Deliver insights on customer profitability, market trends, and consumer behaviour.
Build predictive models to guide commercial strategy and category management.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to evaluate ROI of marketing campaigns and promotions.
Present clear, visual, and impactful insights to senior leadership.
Mentor and guide junior analysts in data handling and visualization best practices.
Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
6 - 10 years of proven experience in data analytics.
Advanced skills in Power BI (DAX, data modeling), SQL, and Excel.
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics) and CRM tools.
Experience with Python, R, or SAS for statistical modeling (advantageous).
Strong understanding of FMCG sales, marketing, trade, and supply chain dynamics.
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
Key strengths : analytical mindset, commercial acumen, attention to detail, data storytelling, and leadership.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.