Data Analyst

JOB TITLE: DATA ANALYST

Reports to: Procurement Officer

Department: Purchasing & Retail Operations

Job Summary

We are looking for a Data Analyst with strong procurement and retail experience to support decision-making in our furniture retail business. The role will focus on analyzing sales, customer behavior, inventory, and supplier performance to help optimize procurement decisions, retail operations, and overall profitability. The ideal candidate should combine strong analytical skills with a good understanding of the furniture retail industry and supply chain dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Analysis

• Analyze supplier performance in terms of pricing, lead times, quality, and reliability.
• Support vendor selection and negotiation by providing cost-benefit analysis.
• Monitor procurement spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate market trends to inform sourcing strategies for furniture and related products.

Retail & Sales Analytics

• Track and analyze sales performance by branch, product category, and seasonality.
• Provide insights on customer purchasing patterns to guide targeted promotions and campaigns.
• Conduct profitability assessments of different product lines and furniture items.
• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and promotional activities.

Inventory & Demand Forecasting

• Monitor and forecast inventory levels to minimize stockouts and overstock situations.
• Develop predictive models to support demand forecasting, procurement planning, and customer segmentation.
• Provide recommendations for optimal stock replenishment cycles.

Reporting & Business Insights

• Generate and maintain accurate dashboards and reports using tools such as Excel and SQL.
• Present insights and recommendations to management to support decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity through proper cleaning, validation, and maintenance of datasets.

Collaboration & Strategic Support

• Work closely with procurement, sales and marketing teams to identify opportunities for business growth.
• Support the development of pricing strategies and cost structures that enhance competitiveness.
• Assist management in aligning procurement strategies with retail objectives.

Other Duties

• Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the Line Manager.

Required Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Procurement & Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or related field.
  • At least 2–3 years’ experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in retail or e-commerce.
  • Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
  • Experience with statistical tools and programming languages (Python, R) is an added advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor evaluation, and supply chain analysis.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail environment.