A brilliant opportunity exists with my client, an international retailer and well-known brand for a Retail Analyst. The role will entail sales reporting and analysis to allow cooperation, greater control and visibility of achieving Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Annual Financial Plan (AFP), monthly targets and goals.



Qualification:

BCom Accounting or similar degree



Skills & Experience:

Minimum 2 - 3 years’ relevant experience, ideally within a retail environment

Strong Numerical and analytical ability - proven analytical skills with the ability to use data to frame, dissect and solve problems logically

Proficient in MS Office (Specifically MS Excel and MS PowerPoint)

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work under high pressure in a deadline driven environment

Data management



Job Description:

Continuous analyses of store performance vs Plan vs FCST vs PY (including category and PC9 / SKU performance).

Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained at O&O stores at all times.

Routine physical stock takes.

Adhoc / surprise stock counts.

Perform store audits to ensure compliance with company policies within the store environment.

Loop card generation, issuing and maintenance.

Retail Dashboard weekly reporting.

Purchase order request consolidation from district managers and co-ordination with finance.

Stock reconciliations and keeping the system up-to-date.

Maintenance and verification of manual bill books (in case store system is not running).

Reconciliation and verification of sales transaction with manual bill books.

Planning and execution of stores’ cash pick-up with service provider.