Data Analyst

A data analyst is someone who uses data to improve how a business runs day-to-day. They work on the efficiency, cost, and performance of operations - things like supply chains, logistics, staffing, and production.

Core Responsibilities: -

1. Data collection

• Gather data from databases, systems, or external sources
• Use tools like SQL to extract data

2. Data cleaning

• Fix errors, remove duplicates, handle missing values
• Make sure the data is accurate and usable

3. Data analysis

• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies
• Apply basic concepts from Statistics

4. Data visualization

• Create charts, dashboards, and reports
• Use tools like Microsoft Excel or Tableau

5. Reporting & communication

• Explain findings in a simple way to non-technical teams
• Present insights to managers or stakeholders

6. Business support

• Help teams make decisions based on data
• Suggest improvements (e.g., reduce costs, increase sales)