Data & AI Analyst

Data & AI Analyst We are seeking a Data & AI Analyst to support data-driven decision-making across our product distribution business. This role will focus on sales analytics, inventory optimization, customer insights, and AI-driven forecasting to improve operational efficiency and commercial performance.You will work closely with sales, operations, procurement, and management to turn data into actionable insights and implement simple AI-driven solutions suitable for an SME environment.Key Responsibilities1. Data Analysis & ReportingCollect, clean, and analyze data from: Sales systems (POS, distributor orders) Inventory / warehouse systems, Customer and retailer databasesBuild dashboards and reports (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Google Data Studio)Track key metrics2. Inventory & Demand PlanningAnalyze sales trends to forecast demand by SKU and locationOptimize stock levels to reduce: Overstock / expiry issues (critical for pet food) Stockouts for high-demand productsSupport purchase planning and replenishment cycles3. AI & Automation InitiativesApply simple AI / machine learning models for: Demand forecasting Customer segmentation Product recommendation trendsAutomate repetitive reporting processesExplore AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, AutoML platforms) for productivity 4. Commercial & Customer InsightsAnalyze: Best-selling vs slow-moving products Channel performance (retail vs grocery vs pet shops) Pricing and promotion effectivenessIdentify opportunities for: Product bundling Cross-selling (e.g., food + accessories) New market expansion5. Distribution & Operations AnalyticsMonitor delivery performance and logistics efficiencyIdentify route or distribution inefficienciesAnalyze order fulfillment accuracy and timing 6. Data Strategy & GovernanceImprove data quality and consistency across systemsCreate standardized data definitions and reporting structuresBuild a central data repository.