Duties And Responsibilities
- Oversee data collection, storage, and integration processes to ensure data quality, accuracy, and security. Champion data governance practices to maintain data consistency and compliance with regulations.
- Utilize advanced analytics techniques and tools to extract valuable insights from structured and unstructured data. Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for various stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide real-time and historical data insights to key stakeholders across the organization. Ensure data-driven decision-making is promoted at all levels.
- Drive the development and implementation of predictive and prescriptive analytics models to forecast trends, identify opportunities, and optimize business processes.
- Ensure the effective communication of analytical findings through compelling data visualizations and presentations that are accessible to non-technical stakeholders.
- Work closely with other departments , such as Marketing, Finance, and to support their analytical needs and align analytics initiatives with business objectives.
- Stay up to date with the latest analytics tools, technologies, and methodologies. Evaluate and recommend suitable software and infrastructure improvements to enhance the analytics capabilities of the organization.
- Establish Key performance indicators (KIPs) to assess the effectiveness and impact of analytics initiatives. Regularly report on progress to the executive team and propose a Adjustments as needed.
- Grade 12
- Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Analytics or related fields.
- Honours or masters degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Analytics or related fields. (Beneficial)
- Strong understanding of database structures, data warehousing, and data integration techniques.
- Familiarity with machine learning algorithms and their application to business problems.
- Proficiency in using analytical tools and programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Minimum 8 years experience in the Wholesale and Retail Industry in senior Analytics/innovation role.
- Ability to align analytics initiatives with broader business strategies.
- Project Management
- Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- Presentation Skills (ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.)
- Resilience
- Detail orientation
- Analytical skills
