Inventory Analyst

• Analyze sales data to forecast demand and identify buying patterns per brand.
  


• Track slow-moving and obsolete stock, making recommendations for clearance or inter-branch transfer.
  


• Monitor shrinkage trends (theft, damage, admin errors) and support loss prevention efforts.
  


• Prepare regular inventory reports (daily, weekly, monthly) for senior management.
  


• Maintain optimal stock levels to prevent stock outs or overstocking.
  


• Analyze the performance of new product introductions.
  


• Collaborate with the buying team on purchase order quantities based on data.
  


• Support the finance team with inventory valuation and cost analysis.
  


• Develop dashboards for real-time visibility of stock health.
  


• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support business cases for promotions.
  

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or Engineering.
  


• Minimum 4 years in data analysis within a retail environment.
  


• Industry Background: Retail Analytics, FMCG, Supply Chain, or Financial Services (Data roles).
  


• Advanced Excel and data modeling.
  


• Analytical mindset and critical thinking.
  


• ERP/MRP software proficiency (e.g., Sage, Oracle, SAP).
  


• Attention to detail and accuracy.
  


• Data visualization (Power BI or Tableau is a plus).