Business Analyst

Business Analyst Job Location Dubai UAE Key Responsibilities Current Business Analysis Analyze volume value margin and pricing at SKU category and brand portfolio levels Price Volume Mix Analysis Identify drivers across brands and markets to change levers for focused market growth Pricing Structure Changes Collaborate on creating changes to the pricing structure for category growth and competitive advantage Plan Review Adjustment Review and advise changes to ensure business meets annual growth plans Industry Competitor Analysis Analyse pricing data from industry standards previous sales trends and competitors reporting to stakeholders Sales Trends Comparison Compare sales trends to previous periods to determine causes for changes Price Structures Design Partner with Commercial Operations teams to design and implement annual and key accountbased price structures Metrics Development Develop new metrics to identify trends track and monitor pricing performance for competitiveness and improved gross margins CrossFunctional Collaboration Work with Sales Operations Product Managers Demand Planning and Strategy teams to provide insights and discover opportunities Integration Point Act as a bridge between pricing and business teams Growth Opportunity Identification Identify profitable growth opportunities especially in the retail business and key account business in critical markets Contract Pricing Management Lead the process to develop new contract pricing elements and review existing ones periodically Qualifications and Skills Educational Background Bachelors degree in computer science Information Management Statistics or a comparable discipline A masters degree in business Analysis Business Administration or Data Science is preferred Technical Skills Exposure to SAP Salesforce com Cognos or CRM databases Analytical Skills Strong analytical skills to compare sales trends and determine market data Communication Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective presentations to management and the board DetailOriented Ability to maintain accuracy while analysing large data sets ProblemSolving Skills Ability to identify and devise strategies to address declining sales trends Collaboration Skills Ability to work across functions levels and markets to analyse data and implement results