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Abongile Nyikinya
Pricing Analyst
Cape Town
Summary
Self-motivated professional with a background conducting market research and implementing pricing methodologies. Highly experienced and communicative Analyst promoting more than 5 years of experience in various strategic and analytics roles. A professional with exceptional collaboration skills that drive pricing strategies. Motivated, meticulous with a keen eye for detail, and offering talents in relationship development and data research.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Pricing Analyst
The Clicks Group Ltd
Cape Town
09.2021 - Current
- Conduct extensive analysis of market trends and pricing strategies, identifying key opportunities for pricing optimisation and increased profitability.
- Develop effective pricing strategies for products and offerings, resulting in increased sales and market share.
- Monitor competitors' pricing activities to make effective decisions that would improve company revenue.
- Develop and maintain pricing tools, system rules and profitability models, such as elasticity of demand calculators and product performance matrix; resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy in pricing decisions.
Intermediate Business Analyst
Mr Price Group Ltd
Durban
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills, including data analysis and interpretation, identifying key trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Delivered analysis of market, sales and consumer trend impact on long and short-term strategies.
- Leveraged analytics for Project success. Achieved full compliance through successful delivery of cross-functional projects encompassing PCI Compliance, Data Protection, Demand Management, IT Innovation, E-commerce, Fraud Detection, Inventory Management, and Legacy System Migration, achieving seamless implementation and ensuring compliance with industry standards and 20% operational efficiency improvement.
- Precision in Analytics-driven projects by maintaining high-quality standards and achieving a sales uplift of >3.3% in delivery of priority Technical Retail, Digital, and OMNI projects; without compromising existing channels (cannibalisation).
Strategy Consultant
Mr Price Group Ltd
Durban
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Led the development, execution, and monitoring of the strategy for Mr Price Technology, resulting in improved operational efficiencies.
- Ensured compliance and governance standards were met for Mr Price Technology, mitigating risk and improving overall performance.
- Supported the IT Executive Committee and IT Audit and Risk Committee, providing valuable insights and recommendations on IT governance, risk, and compliance matters.
- Led in providing critical support to the Project Management Office (PMO) as a project resource, including research, analysis, and reporting on project progress, resulting in timely project delivery and improved stakeholder management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Power BI for over 2 years, utilising data visualisation and reporting tools to provide actionable insights to senior management, resulting in improved decision-making and increased efficiencies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful execution of IT projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
- Demonstrated strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management, ensuring successful project delivery within tight deadlines.
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis of technical IT portfolios, providing valuable insights and recommendations on design and architecture decisions.
- Maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, external partners, and SMEs, ensuring successful collaboration and partnership.
Business Intelligence Intern (WEP)
Mr Price Group Ltd
Durban
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Supported in implementation of new business intelligence tools, selecting appropriate solutions and aiding in corresponding onboarding processes.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
Mining Consultant
Private Syndicate
Mutoko,
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Spearheaded feasibility studies and determined profitability of projects by estimating mineral reserves.
- Adhered to governmental regulations when planning environmentally-sound extraction of natural resources.
- Evaluated geological survey data and created models for predicting future resource availability.
- Established and implemented safety protocols for mining operations to prevent work-related incidents.
- Created plans and strategies to facilitate safe extraction and clear distribution channels of mineral and energy resources.
- Conducted comprehensive market research on Gold (Au) & Corundum (Al2O3) crystalline variant reserves, identifying key trends and investment opportunities.
- Demonstrated strong analytical and project management skills, including conducting feasibility studies, delivering presentations, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
Learner Official
Glencore (previously XStrata Coal)
Emalahleni, Witbank
12.2009 - 01.2013
- Conducted a study of the current blast practices and designs at iMpunzi Opencast Operations, leading to the formulation of methods for optimizing operational efficiencies.
- Implemented improvements in Strata Management & Unit standards at South Witbank Colliery resulting in enhanced safety standards.
- Spearheaded an initiative to increase mining tempo and improve methods for production efficiencies, leading to an increase in productivity.
- Demonstrated excellent project management skills in overseeing all aspects of the mining projects, and collaborated with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to drive successful completion of projects within tight deadlines.
Education
No Degree - Business Systems Analysis
University of Cape Town
Cape Town 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Economics - Economics And Information Systems
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape 01.2015 - 12.2017
Skills
Pricing Analytics
undefinedAccomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through end user testing.
- Supervised team of 6 Junior Associates to drive ideation through develop and implement Innovation Proposal
Certification
Google Analytics Certification
Interests
AI and Machine learning
Finance
Timeline
Google Analytics Certification
08-2023
Data Science and Machine Learning Fundamentals
08-2023
Data Analytics for Pricing Analysts in Excel
05-2022
Excel: Economic Analysis and Data Analytics
02-2022
Pricing Analyst
The Clicks Group Ltd
09.2021 - Current
Business Analyst and Project Manager Collaboration
03-2021
Business Analysis & Process Management
03-2021
Intermediate Business Analyst
Mr Price Group Ltd
06.2020 - 08.2021
IBM CLM® for SAFe® - Level 1
08-2019
Strategy Consultant
Mr Price Group Ltd
01.2018 - 05.2020
Business Intelligence Intern (WEP)
Mr Price Group Ltd
05.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Economics - Economics And Information Systems
Rhodes University
01.2015 - 12.2017
Mining Consultant
Private Syndicate
02.2014 - 08.2014
Learner Official
Glencore (previously XStrata Coal)
12.2009 - 01.2013
No Degree - Business Systems Analysis
University of Cape Town
04.2001 -
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