Data Analyst - Premier Feed Mills at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc was incorporated in September 1960 as a private limited liability company, and commenced operations in 1962 with an installed capacity of 600 metric tons per day. The Company was converted to a public limited liability company in 1978, and its shares were subsequently listed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange. In its 54 year history, Flour Mills has remained at the forefront of wheat milling in Nigeria. The Company’s flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria. Flour Mills has invested over N25billion in milling infrastructure over the last seven years, to maintain its competitive advantage. Today, Flour Mills has a rated milling capacity of over 8,000 metric tons per day, making it one of the largest single site mills in the world. The Company’s flagship mill located in Apapa, Lagos comprises of 10 integrated mills. Each mill was designed as a multilevel operation in order to optimize the use of gravity in the sifting process, thereby reducing the energy requirements. In addition, the Company maintains dedicated mills to the processing of different wheat varieties to produce different flour types. This has ensured consistent quality of its products for 50 years. The Apapa Mill also boasts of modern silos with a storage capacity to 191,000 metric tons. Flour Mills has also made significant investments in power generation. The Company has 11 General Electric (GE) Jenbacher gas generators at its Apapa Mills, with a combined capacity of 30 megawatts. This has enabled the company to reduce the occurrence of production stoppages. In addition, the Company has a 30megawatt diesel plant at the same site to act as a backup in the event of any shortage of feedstock to the gas generators.

PURPOSE

The Data Analyst Officer supports data-driven decision-making by collecting, processing, and analyzing datasets to uncover insights, trends, and opportunities. This role contributes to the creation of dashboards, reports, and analytical models, and collaborates with various departments to translate data into actionable intelligence.

THE JOB

• Assist in gathering data from primary (e.g., internal systems – Production, maintenance, and Warehouses) sources.
• Clean and validate datasets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Excellence Manager to interpret initial insights and shape further investigations.
• Develop and update interactive dashboards and routine reports using business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.
• Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support departmental and organizational goals.
• Maintain documentation for data sources, queries, models, and analytical approaches to ensure transparency, compliance, and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and business units to understand data needs, support reporting requirements, and ensure appropriate data access.

THE PERSON MUST

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be proficient in data visualization and BI tools.
• Be adaptable and eager to learn.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Sc. in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three years experience in a similar role.

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