Job Purpose\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tThe Business Analyst role will serve as a critical link between data-driven insights and strategic decision-making, that help executive and functional leadership understand trends and implement business strategies effectively. This role ensures alignment between supply capabilities and business demand by tracking key trends, supporting S&OP processes.
\n\tThe Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in identifying growth opportunities, performance gaps, and strategic levers to enhance decision-making across the organization. This role also key in improving core business processes, ensuring seamless integration between planning and reporting trough structured process optimization initiatives.<\/p>\n
Principal Accountabilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nPROCESS OPTIMIZATION & CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT<\/p>\n
\tAnalyse and map end-to-end business processes related to Airchefs\u2019 value chain
\n\tIdentify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and non-value-adding steps; recommend improvements using Lean, Six Sigma
\n\tWork with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and improve data flow
\n\tAssist in standardising SOPs for business processes, performance reporting, and stock reconciliation
\n\tSupport the digital transformation of key processes (e.g., moving from manual spreadsheets to dashboards)
\n\tTranslate complex data findings into clear insights for non-technical stakeholders<\/p>\n
DATA COLLECTION & MANAGEMENT<\/p>\n
\tGather and clean data from internal systems, surveys, and third-party platforms
\n\tMaintain centralized data repositories for easy access and collaboration
\n\tEnsure data accuracy and integrity across all datasets<\/p>\n
DEMAND PLANNING AND FORECASTING<\/p>\n
\tCollaborate with Commercial, finance, operations and to develop rolling demand forecasts
\n\tAnalyse historical meal volumes, seasonality, and customer trends
\n\tMonitor forecast accuracy (FA%) and identify root causes for deviations
\n\tAssist with the demand planning inputs into the S&OP process<\/p>\n
REPORTING & PERFORMANCE TRACKING<\/p>\n
\tProduce daily, weekly, and monthly reports by client, and by unit in collaboration with the Finance and commercial departments
\n\tProvide executive summaries for strategic and operational reviews
\n\tDesign and deliver periodic management reports and dashboards for strategic reporting
\n\tSupport ad hoc reporting and performance tracking for new business or product launches<\/p>\n
RESEARCH & MARKET INTELLIGENCE<\/p>\n
\tConduct internal and external market analysis
\n\tStay abreast of industry trends, competitor strategies, and regulatory changes
\n\tCompile strategic reports for leadership using reputable sources<\/p>\n
INVENTORY & STOCK ANALYTICS<\/p>\n
\tMonitor stock levels across sites and highlight potential stockouts or overstock risks
\n\tPartner with inventory controllers to reconcile book vs. physical stock variances
\n\tSupport inventory reduction initiatives through data analysis (slow\/non-movers, excess stock)
\n\tAssist with BOM validation, minimum order quantities (MOQ), and safety stock calculations<\/p>\n
Qualifications & Experience\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nFormal Qualifications Required:<\/p>\n
\tDiploma in Business Admin, Information technology or equivalent
\n\tBusiness Information Systems
\n\tBusiness Analytics
\n\tDatabase management – SQL<\/p>\n
Advantageous:<\/p>\n
\t2\u20134 years of experience in business analytics
\n\tAdvanced excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
\n\tBI visualization tools, BI\/Tableau, SAP or other
\n\tPrior experience in aviation catering \/ FMCG \/ manufacturing environment<\/p>\n
Knowledge and Skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tAnalytical Thinking: Strong skills in data interpretation, variance analysis, and scenario modeling
\n\tAttention to Detail: Accurate and consistent reporting, strong data hygiene
\n\tCommunication: Ability to present insights clearly to non-technical audiences<\/p>\n
Attributes\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tCommitted to ethical practices and integrity
\n\tExcellent leadership and team management abilities<\/p>\n
Deadline:26th September,2025<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.flysaa.com\/ ) or<\/p>\n
flysaa.erecruit.co<\/p>\n
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