Assistant Data Analyst

About the Position
Reporting to the Senior Data Analyst, you will join a small, growing team who are responsible for our internal analysis and reporting to improve our decision-making. You should have a passion for analyzing data, have experience of dealing with large datasets and high volumes of data, as well as experience using multiple systems to retrieve data and produce reports.
Roles and Responsibilities

Interpret company-wide data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports and dashboards
Leverage data to identify, quantify and influence tangible business gain
Transform large, complex datasets into pragmatic, actionable insights
Applying VBA macros to automate repetitive tasks e.g. inventory replenishment
Gather and process raw, unstructured data at scale into a form suitable for analysis then consolidate into the data warehouse in order to perform Business Intelligence and advanced analytics
Logistics analysis
Calculate sell through rates for items to aid in the reorder/replenishment process
Collate daily feedback from the stores to inform the replenishment process
Dashboarding for Vivo’s e-commerce platform
Design dashboards for the sales team and other departments
Track items moving from production stage and providing analysis that inform the warehouse strategy
Daily inventory optimization tracking
Systems analysis
Design and improve standard operating procedures

Behavioral Competence

Strong analytical skills with ability to collect, analyze, model and interpret data
Problem-solving skills
The ability to plan work and meet deadlines
Accuracy and attention to detail
Team working skills
A methodical and logical approach
Interpersonal skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to compile reports and present findings.

Requirements

Degree in applied/pure mathematics, statistics, Information Management or any other quantitative discipline.
1 -2 years’ experience in a similar role.
Excel VBA programming skills, Python or R
Training in advanced excel, access and added advantage.