Stock Analyst

Join Our Team as a Stock Analyst at KFC Rohloff Group!

Are you passionate about using data to drive smarter inventory decisions? We're looking for a Stock Analyst to join our dynamic Team at KFC Rohloff Group. Play a key role in monitoring, analysing, and optimising inventory performance across the business. You'll provide data-driven insights that support demand planning, improve working capital efficiency, and ensure optimal stock availability, contributing to greater operational efficiency and overall business profitability.

Inventory Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze stock movements, aging, and turnover ratios.
• Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, and excess stock.
• Prepare weekly and monthly stock performance reports.
• Identify trends and provide actionable insights.

Demand & Supply Alignment:

• Support forecasting processes using historical and trend data.
• Highlight risks of stock-outs or overstocking.
• Work closely with procurement and operations teams to optimize replenishment.

Working Capital Optimization:

• Track inventory days (DOH) and stock holding values.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess stock and improve cash flow.
• Provide recommendations to improve stock efficiency.

Variance & Reconciliation Analysis:

• Investigate stock variances between physical and system inventory.
• Support stock counts and cycle count processes.
• Identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.

Data Management & Systems:

• Maintain accurate stock master data (SKUs, categories, lead times).
• Extract and analyse data from ERP systems (e.g. Business Central).
• Build dashboards and automate reporting where possible.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with operations, finance, and procurement teams.
• Present insights and recommendations to management.
• Support decision-making with clear data-driven analysis.

• 3+ years in business or financial analysis. Experience in FMCG, retail, or internal audit is a plus. Exposure to FP&A, scenario modeling, and forecasting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Statistics or related field. Certification in Business and System Analysis is advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP, advanced formulas)
• Exposure to data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics
• Understanding of financial systems and financial impact (margin, cash flow, working capital)
• Experience with predictive analytics / demand forecasting models
• Data analysis, visualization, and reporting
• SOP development and risk management
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• High attention to detail with a results-driven mindset
• Commercial awareness and sound business judgment
• Creative, innovative and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across all organization levels
• Effective planning, organization and teamwork skills
• Integrity and adherence to processes and procedures

• Competitive salary and bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and flexible work environment.