Remote Retail Planning Business Analyst

About this role

Retail Planning Business Analyst needs 2+ years work experience in retail planning, buying or merchandising
Retail Planning Business Analyst requires:
Bachelors degree in retail, business, finance, marketing or related fields
Strong analytical and mathematical skills - able to extract conclusions from available data
Self-starter
Able to use sound critical thinking to provide innovative solutions
Strong time management & organizational skills
Attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office Experience (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Advanced Excel Skills
Knowledge of Retail Math and Planning, Buying and Merchandising principles
Retail Planning Business Analyst duties:
Collaborate across all functions including Operations, Visual Merchandising, Marketing and Communications to execute a comprehensive product and inventory strategy
Provide weekly replenishment unit recap to the Distribution Center
Manage Drop Tracking, Ontime Arrival to Store
Communicate sales, inventory, and service level results weekly to Manager/Director
Reduce excess inventory through ownership of MS recalculations and weekly/monthly inventory reviews
Maximize store in-stock service level to maximize sales & meet consumers needs
Originally posted on Himalayas