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Data Analytics & Planning Specialist (FMCG)

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Our client is seeking a Data Analytics & Planning Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving market execution, coordinating with sales, category and marketing teams, and monitoring industry intelligence and competition trends. The successful candidate will be responsible for data collection, analysis, and ensuring timely Dashboard & KPI tracking to support business decision-making and strategy development.

What you'll do:

As a Data Analytics & Planning Specialist, you will play a crucial role in administering and analysing sales information as well as distributor stock holding levels. You will be responsible for maintaining consistency in customer hierarchy through the administration of Salesforce Customer Master data and Product Master data. Your role will also involve tracking various aspects such as Sales Call Plan, New Account Opening, New SKU Penetration among others. You will be expected to support global commercial requirements while working closely with the regional team to develop effective dashboards that facilitate sharing of business performance insights. Monitoring industry intelligence and competition trends will also fall under your purview.

  • Administer and Analyze Sales Information and Distributor Stock Holding Level
  • Administer Salesforce Customer Master data and Product Master data to ensure consistency of customer hierarchy
  • Tracking of Sales Call Plan, New Account Opening, New SKU Penetration, Promotions ROI, Distributor Performance Management, Secondary Sales against target and Sales Incentive Scheme
  • Support Global Commercial requirements
  • Work with region to develop effective and efficient dashboards to enable sharing of business performance to the team
  • Monitor industry intelligence and competition trends, share with relevant stakeholders for potential respond to prospective threats in the market

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Data Analytics & Planning Specialist position should hold a commercial degree in fields such as Business Administration, Data Science, Statistics or any related discipline. A minimum of 3-4 years' experience in a data reporting and analytics role within the FMCG industry would be highly beneficial. Advanced knowledge in technical capabilities with Excel and Power BI is a must, along with the ability to accurately pull and analyse data. The candidate should also possess sound financial knowledge and commercial acumen within the FMCG context.

  • A Commercial Degree (i.e. Business Administration, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or any related discipline)
  • Minimum 3-4 years in data reporting and analytics role, preferably in FMCG industry
  • Advanced knowledge in technical capability with Excel and Power BI
  • Strong ability to pull data (with accuracy), analyse data and draw insights
  • Knowledge of principles, concepts, strategies and techniques relating to data, finance and marketing
  • Sound Financial knowledge, Commercial acumen and financial know how in the FMCG context

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a global leader in their industry, known for their commitment to innovation and excellence. They offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. With a strong focus on professional development, they provide ample opportunities for employees to learn, grow, and advance in their careers. Their culture is one of respect, integrity, and teamwork, making it not just a great place to work, but also an environment where your skills, your character, and your ideas matter.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided. We look forward to receiving your application!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Sales

Focus: Sales - Support

Industry: FMCG

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Reference: NT4H0H-0216F5ED

Date posted: 11 September 2024

Consultant: YuMan Tan

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