Business Analyst (DJI / Ultrahuman / PureElectric) at Core Group

About the Role

• We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our team, supporting the DJI/Ultrahuman/PureElectric portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a data-driven environment and enjoys translating business needs into actionable insights.
• You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic decision-making, enhance reporting capabilities, improve product range performance, and optimise processes through analysis, forecasting, reporting, and automation.
• The role plays a critical part in enabling successful product launches, maintaining reporting integrity, driving stock optimisation, and ensuring business performance targets are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting

• Maintain and update the Master Sell-Out Report, collating internal and retailer data; distribute insights and presentations to the Product Manager.
• Distribute weekly retailer sales and stock-on-hand (SOH) files to the Channel Operations team.
• Share weekly sales and SOH performance data with suppliers.
• Provide monthly key sales data to Marketing for inclusion in the Nintendo Marketing Report.
• Prepare and compile data packs for quarterly key account meetings and respond to ad hoc reporting requests.

Data Management

• Maintain and update the Master SKU List as new products are introduced.
• Compile product data for Plytix and send to Supply Chain for system upload.

Stock Management

• Ensure the Online (Direct) Channel is optimally stocked and balanced between warehouse and online locations.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between Online and Shopify inventory data.
• Conduct weekly stock analyses across Warehouse, Direct, and Retail inventories to highlight slow-moving lines and propose replenishment actions.

Product Launches

• Coordinate with the warehouse team regarding product launch timelines, stock status, and retailer allocations.
• Raise launch orders for Online stores and send to Order Management.
• Assist with retailer product listing submissions where required.

Compliance

• Assist in securing ICASA and NRCS compliance approvals ahead of product launches.

Forecasting & Planning

• Produce detailed forecasts for key brands and products.
• Compile weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts for priority lines of business (LOBs) and key SKUs.

Power BI

• Maintain and update relevant Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Collaborate with the BI team to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

Ad Hoc Projects

• Support business initiatives through channel or product-related analysis.
• Execute ad hoc tasks and projects aligned with BU requirements.

Events

• Provide support at occasional events, launches, and activations as required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 4–5 years permanent working experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a Business Analyst role.
• Experience in Retail and/or Distribution environments advantageous.
• Experience in the Retail/Distribution environment is a strong plus.

Qualifications:

• Completed matric (Minimum requirement)
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Data Science, Statistics, Business, or a related field (Honours preferred).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric or similar data integration tools beneficial.

Key Competencies:

• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, modelling).
• Strong analytical ability with high attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates absolute confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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