Data Analyst - B2C at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc was incorporated in September 1960 as a private limited liability company, and commenced operations in 1962 with an installed capacity of 600 metric tons per day. The Company was converted to a public limited liability company in 1978, and its shares were subsequently listed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange. In its 54 year history, Flour Mills has remained at the forefront of wheat milling in Nigeria. The Company’s flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria. Flour Mills has invested over N25billion in milling infrastructure over the last seven years, to maintain its competitive advantage. Today, Flour Mills has a rated milling capacity of over 8,000 metric tons per day, making it one of the largest single site mills in the world. The Company’s flagship mill located in Apapa, Lagos comprises of 10 integrated mills. Each mill was designed as a multilevel operation in order to optimize the use of gravity in the sifting process, thereby reducing the energy requirements. In addition, the Company maintains dedicated mills to the processing of different wheat varieties to produce different flour types. This has ensured consistent quality of its products for 50 years. The Apapa Mill also boasts of modern silos with a storage capacity to 191,000 metric tons. Flour Mills has also made significant investments in power generation. The Company has 11 General Electric (GE) Jenbacher gas generators at its Apapa Mills, with a combined capacity of 30 megawatts. This has enabled the company to reduce the occurrence of production stoppages. In addition, the Company has a 30megawatt diesel plant at the same site to act as a backup in the event of any shortage of feedstock to the gas generators.

To analyze sales data, market trends, and business processes to provide insights that drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency within the sales team.

THE JOB

• Collect and analyze sales, customer, and market data to identify business opportunities and risks.
• Develop business reports, dashboards, and performance tracking tools for the sales team.
• Interpret key sales trends and provide recommendations to improve revenue and market share.
• Support sales forecasting and budgeting processes by analyzing historical data and market conditions.
• Identify process inefficiencies and suggest data-driven improvements to optimize sales operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain) to align business strategies.
• Monitor competitor activities and industry developments to inform sales strategies.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency by maintaining clean and structured databases.

THE PERSON MUST

• Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret data and uncover actionable insights.
• Have proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel (advanced), SQL, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Be collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

•  B.Sc. in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Finance, Information Technology or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five years’ experience in business analysis, sales analytics, or a related role.

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