Sales Analyst

Job purpose 

Analyze sales data, create sales forecasts, and make recommendations to optimize sales activities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting sales data.
• Monitoring and analyzing competitive activity, customer, and market trends.
• Providing actionable insights to guide the sales and marketing teams.
• Contributing to the development of sales plans and objectives.
• Monitoring and evaluating sales performance.
• Forecasting demand, revenue, and expenses.
• Determining sales potential and making recommendations.
• Responsible for helping to maintain the accuracy of the inventory by working closely with Sales to meet internal and external client needs.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly inventory, sales performance, and analysis reports.
• Work proactively to avoid oversell or less sell and find creative solutions.
• Work closely with Sales Operations on all manner of issues, including inventory reconciliation, specials orders and pending items, new orders, expedite the order etc.
• Prepare the monthly and weekly delivery plan for the local production plant and imported products.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain updated records of inventory, shipments, and sales accuracy VS forecast.
• Monitor stock levels and follow up with vendors as needed.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
• Working with team members and S.C. Manager to complete duties as needed

• Strong research and data analysis skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP software.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Projection and forecasting skills.

• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

BA in Business/ Finance or related field.