Data Analyst at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: Lagos,
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to transform raw sales and market data into actionable insights for our sales and operations teams.
• The ideal candidate will track trends, forecast demand, and highlight growth opportunities across regions and product lines — enabling the business to prioritize high-potential products and markets.
• This role blends data analysis, reporting, and strategic thinking to provide critical support to our commercial operations.

Key Responsibilities
Sales Trend Analysis:

• Analyze historical sales of PET Preforms and chemicals to identify high-demand products, seasonal trends, and sales fluctuations.
• Highlight emerging product trends and shifts in customer preferences.

Market & Regional Insights:

• Identify growth opportunities across regions, states, and industries.
• Monitor competitor activity and general market trends in Nigeria.
• Recommend new customer segments and expansion strategies.

Forecasting & Scenario Analysis:

• Use historical data to forecast future demand by product, region, or customer segment.
• Conduct scenario analysis to guide sales and procurement decisions.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with the sales team to translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
• Present findings clearly to management to support informed business decisions.

Dashboard & Reporting:

• Develop interactive dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to visualize key business metrics.
• Prepare regular MIS reports summarizing product demand, regional performance, and seasonal variations.
• Provide ad hoc reports to support sales initiatives and market campaigns.

Inventory & Procurement Support:

• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to align product demand insights with inventory planning.
• Highlight slow-moving products and recommend rationalization or reallocation strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of SQL or database querying is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts, advanced formulas).
• Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools for dashboard creation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in chemical trading, industrial products, or FMCG sectors.
• Understanding of seasonal demand patterns and market cycles.
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s industrial and chemical market is a plus.

Salary
N200,000 Monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using “Data Analyst – Lagos” as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline  19th November, 2025.