Advanced Data & Market Analyst at PG Group

About the position

Introduction

Vacancy: Advanced Data & Market Analyst

Location: Springs, Gauteng

Main job purpose:

Provide insight to the sales and planning departments regarding the Southern African flat glass market focusing on market size, pricing, supply chains and emerging trends. Analyse sales and import data, as well as international import/export databases to monitor the real-time movement of prices and availability of materials used in the glass manufacturing process. Overlay leading economic indicators and build robust statistical models aimed at enhancing the forecast accuracy short- and medium-term glass consumption forecasts. Develop long term demand forecasting to enrich the long-range capacity plan of float glass manufacturing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Market Size Analysis: Support the planning and sales teams in determining and establishing the market size for building glass products, both locally and in neighbouring countries.
• Import Tracking System: Compile data and build a dashboard to maintain a glass import tracking system for Sub-Saharan Africa, aiding the development and refinement of sales strategies for different regions.
• Market Share Strategies: Determine market shares in each region and advise on strategies to improve them.
• Predictive Indicators: Explore leading indicators to enhance predictions of future market changes, improving sales forecasts, budgets, and enriching input into the IBP demand plan.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of complex data sets to establish the true landed costs of building glass products entering Southern Africa, using this information to determine pricing strategies for each region.
• Compliance Monitoring: Analyse import data and proactively advise SARS of potential outliers in import statistics to assist their targeted import investigation unit in identifying non-compliant declarations. The goal is to develop an expert system to help SARS identify outliers independently, with occasional checks to ensure accuracy.
• Global Pricing Trends: Benchmark prices of automotive glass products worldwide and advise the export sales team on pricing trends to assist in developing export pricing strategies for various regions.
• Procurement Guidance: Identify trends and opportunities to guide procurement in identifying buyers and/or suppliers of critical products, and benchmark prices of those products for the Group.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Critical job requirements:

Qualification(s):

• Grade 12
• BComm Industrial Engineering / BComm with Computer Science and Economics as major subjects, strong statistical knowledge will be advantageous

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of structuring large data sets and manipulation of data
• Statistical forecasting knowledge data model building
• Understanding of macro-economic factors and its impact on market trends
• Knowledge of data visualisation dashboards and presentation

Skills:

• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Statistical forecasting
• Strong analytical skills
• Technical expertise regarding data models
• Methodical and logical planning
• Good understanding of economic principles

Experience:

• 8 Years experience, preferably in an analytical role with sales and marketing experience. Planning experience would be an advantage
• Ability to interact with people at all levels
• Statistical forecasting
• SQL experience
• Excel & BI experience
• Market research
• Planning experience