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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:  

The role focuses on analysing sales performance, forecasting trends, evaluating trade promotions, and providing actionable recommendations to commercial leadership. It also ensures that sales strategies align with the unique challenges of cold chain logistics and product perishability.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• 6 years of experience in sales analytics, business intelligence, or commercial analysis role within FMCG.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with cold chain or perishable products (e.g., dairy, frozen foods, beverages, ready-to-eat meals).

KEY ACOUNTABILITIES:

• Analyze sales data across channels (retail, wholesale, food service, export) to assess volume, value, profitability, and channel effectiveness.
• Track performance of cold chain SKUs with a focus on product shelf life, freshness, and wastage.

• Design and maintain automated dashboards and reports (daily, weekly, monthly) using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel).
• Highlight risks and opportunities in achieving sales targets and stock movement, especially for high-turnover or short-shelf-life items.
• Evaluate effectiveness of promotional activities and in-store trade campaigns.
• Track cold chain sales metrics such as shelf life at point of sale, returns due to temperature abuse, and stock loss due to spoilage.
• Collaborate with logistics and quality teams to integrate operational data into sales performance reviews.
• Serve as a key analytics partner to Sales, Marketing, Finance, Demand Planning, and Supply Chain teams.
• Provide data support for strategic projects such as new product launches, market expansion, and channel development.

Closing date: 22 May 2025

 O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    "This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 4801