Data Analyst | Mr Price

Mr Price Careers – Data Analyst

Mr Price Logistics presents an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst to join our team at the Hammarsdale Distribution Centre. The primary goal of this role is to provide visibility and insights into business data, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions by identifying various facts and trends.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather business intelligence from diverse sources.
• Identify and maintain inventory records/transactions, ensuring accurate inventory balances for Logistics across all systems and making necessary adjustments.
• Investigate discrepancies and conduct root cause analysis to prevent reoccurrence.
• Compile, verify, and report statistical information on inventory trends to support actionable recommendations.
• Review and investigate inventory transactions in ERP/warehouse management systems for real-time data accuracy.
• Support cycle counts efforts by identifying and correcting stock discrepancies.
• Enhance location and item level accuracy.
• Draft inventory reports documenting counts, discrepancies, and statistical data.
• Report inventory statistics to management and propose improvements to inventory control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to inventory control practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in audits of inventory policies, procedures, and financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Computer and Information Science required.
• Preferably 2 to 3 years of experience.
• Preferred experience in inventory or warehouse operations/analysis and understanding of the value chain.
• Working knowledge of logistics and systems environment.
• Experience with programming for data analysis preferred.
• Firm understanding of statistics and databases.
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office, WMS systems, ERP systems, and Tableau or similar BI Tools.