Senior Merchandise Data Analyst

Recruiter:

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref:

DUR003572/SA

Date posted:

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a commercially minded data professional with a passion for turning complex data into actionable business insights?

Our client is seeking a Senior Merchandise Data Analyst to support strategic decision-making across merchandising, pricing, commercial, and supply chain functions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, data-driven environment where your analytical expertise will directly influence profitability, operational efficiency, and customer value.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements: Postgraduate Degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or a related field. Minimum 5 years'+ experience in a data analysis, commercial support, or business analytics role. Proven experience working with pricing, promotions, and merchandising data. Previous exposure to FMCG, retail, or supply chain environments is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Advanced Excel and data modelling skills. Experience with SAP Retail, Tableau, Power BI, or other BI and ERP systems. Ability to translate technical findings into meaningful business insights. Basic SQL knowledge will be advantageous. What You'll Be Doing: Reporting to the Executive, you will: Analyse pricing, promotions, merchandising, and supply chain data to identify trends and opportunities. Develop and maintain pricing and profitability models to support commercial decision-making. Monitor and report on key business KPIs, including product performance, margins, inventory levels, and service delivery metrics. Conduct competitor pricing and promotion analysis. Create and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar BI tools. Support cost-to-serve, margin, and supply chain performance analysis. Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, Sales, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams to ensure data accuracy and business alignment. Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Key Competencies: Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Commercially astute with a solutions-driven mindset. Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure. Collaborative leadership style with strong communication skills. Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of data, commercial strategy, and supply chain operations, contributing to initiatives that drive revenue growth, margin optimisation, and operational excellence within a leading FMCG business. Interested? Submit your CV today and take the next step in your analytics career with a business that values innovation, insight, and continuous improvement.

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