Sandton: Senior Business Analyst – Warehousing posted by Core Group

About the Role We are looking for a highly analytical and commercially minded Senior Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business operations, systems, and data. This role plays a critical part in enabling data-driven decision-making, optimising business processes, and delivering strategic insights across a complex operational environment. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, leveraging advanced analytics, data visualisation, and business process expertise to drive efficiency, performance, and innovation. Key Responsibilities Partner with stakeholders to define, prioritise, and translate business requirements into actionable, data-driven solutions Act as a bridge between business operations and systems, enabling improved decision-making and streamlined processes Develop predictive and prescriptive analytics models to forecast demand, optimise inventory, and improve inbound and outbound logistics planning Design, develop, and maintain advanced dashboards and reports using Power BI and other analytics tools, providing real-time visibility into KPIs, trends, anomalies, and behaviours Incorporate client business intelligence and recommend areas for operational improvement Create intuitive, user-friendly dashboards aligned to business KPIs, enabling self-service analytics for non-technical users Map and optimise complex business processes using clear, integrated process flow diagrams Present insights, recommendations, and feedback in strategic and operational workshops Qualifications Bachelors degree (Honours preferred) or Masters degree in an analytical discipline such as Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, or related field Business Analysis certification (e.g. CBAP) is advantageous Experience Required Minimum 5 years experience in business analysis, data analytics, data science, business intelligence, or business process reengineering Strong experience working with large datasets from multiple sources , including querying databases for analysis and reporting Proven experience designing dashboards, visualisations, and reports to support data-driven decision-making Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric , including data integration, analytics, and governance Strong stakeholder engagement skills with experience working across cross-functional teams Demonstrated ability to map, link, and optimise complex business landscapes Technical Skills Business requirements analysis and solution design Data engineering concepts, ETL processes, and multi-source data integration Advanced SQL skills (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL) Microsoft Fabric Suite, including advanced Power BI, DAX, Power Query, custom visuals, and automated reporting Python proficiency for data manipulation, analytics, automation, and machine learning (R advantageous) Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, PivotTables, and VBA Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines Soft Skills & Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality Results-driven, dependable, and resourceful Innovative and forward-thinking, with a passion for continuous improvement Strong time management and prioritisation skills Logical, analytical problem-solver with a structured approach Naturally inquisitive, always seeking to understand and improve the what, why, who, where, when, and how Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment This role is ideal for a Senior Business Analyst who thrives at the intersection of data, strategy, and operationsand who is passionate about turning insights into measurable business impact.