DFI Retail Group

Is this your next challenge in Retail?

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Retail Analytics Analyst to join our team. You will play a critical role in supporting the adoption and utilization of our Retail Analytics platform. Your primary responsibilities will include data validation, platform support, feedback collection, ad-hoc analysis, and driving data-driven decision-making in the area of category management.

The challenge is to:

• Provide comprehensive end-to-end Range Review support for high-priority categories:
  • Conduct thorough category performance reviews by analysing category data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  • Create Customer Decision Trees to facilitate strategic decision-making.
  • Make assortment recommendations based on data-driven insights.
• Provide support to the commercial team in utilizing the promotion modules effectively to evaluate promotion effectiveness and make informed promotion planning decisions.
  • Collaborate with category managers to develop optimized promotion strategies.
  • Map out the workflow and user journey for promotion planning to streamline processes and maximize efficiency.
  • Embed retail platform promotion reports into weekly trade planning meetings to measure promotion effectiveness and validate nominations for upcoming promotions.
  • Conduct thorough analysis and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders regarding promotion effectiveness, planning, and optimization.
• Support category managers to optimize platform utilization for daily business operations to understand their requirements. Provide guidance on leveraging the platform optimally to achieve business goals.
• Offer ad-hoc analytical support to address category-specific questions beyond the platform's scope with findings and recommendation presenting to stakeholders by utilizing analytical techniques to investigate.
• Perform regular data validation and reconciliation to ensure alignment between platform data and the internal data lake, as well as identify and address any discrepancies or data integrity issues.
• Support any other ad hoc assignment for any new platform development.
  
  

Do you have experience in Data Analysis?

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as Retail Analyst or in a similar analytical role within the retail industry; Relevant experience within the retail industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software such as SQL is essential.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with retail concepts such as range reviews, assortment planning, promotion planning and category management is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail; Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.