Retail Business Analyst

3 weeks ago

New York, United States Civilized People Full time $65,000 - $85,000
Job DescriptionJob Description

The Reporting Business Analyst position is responsible for analyzing sales data, market trends, and consumer behavior to provide insights that drive strategic decision-making within the retail industry. This detail-oriented individual will generate, create and analyze reports to provide management the tools and data for better decision making and accountability. They will be responsible for making business recommendations based on analysis that will result in overall cost savings, increased productivity, efficiency and/or revenue generation. Reporting to the Finance Team, the retail analyst is responsible for updating, analyzing, and distributing all identified daily/weekly/monthly sales reports.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Responsible for making business recommendations based on analysis that will result in overall cost savings. increased productivity, efficiency and/or revenue generation.
  • Work with FP&A team to identify areas to analyze and build reports to improve business.
  • Work with various stakeholders throughout the company to ensure financial tools are used consistently and properly.
  • Generate and organize reports through various systems and databases to provide Managers and Executives data in a functioning format to make better decisions and to hold teams accountable
  • Develop new reports to assist managers in highlighting areas of opportunity for better management and accountability
  • Analyzing data and ensuring its accuracy throughout the company
  • Constant communication with Warehouse/Store Management to generate reports based on the needs of the business
  • Maintains and Oversees the Store Ordering Tool used by stores to place orders
  • Forecast sales and movement to project business demands and determine changes that may need to be implemented
  • Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth
  • Create reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders
  • Monitor inventory levels and sales performance to optimize product assortment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop pricing strategies and promotional campaigns
  • Utilize retail math principles to forecast sales and track key performance indicators
  • Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required
  • A minimum of 1 - 2 years of accounting/financial experience
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability and leadership skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence others through data and logic
  • Proven experience in retail sales or analysis
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets
  • Advanced Skills in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, etc.)
  • Knowledge of SageX3, Magento & SMS is a plus
  • Experience utilizing SQL to problem solve is a plus
  • Combined skill set of critical thinking and development
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of different retail sectors such as appliance sales, jewelry sales, electronics sales, or technology sales is a plus
Company DescriptionCivilized People is known throughout the industry for our honesty, integrity and straightforward nature. Our years of hands-on in-the-trenches industry experience has given us the tools necessary to be successful in search.

Our consultants have over 50 years of hands on experience in the retail and hospitality industries. We have been working in these customer service-oriented industries for virtually our entire careers and have an understanding of the desires and motivations of hospitality and retail professionals.

Matching the right people with the right opportunities is hard work. Each day we work diligently to balance the needs of our client organizations with the needs of our candidates and to respond to these needs quickly and effectively.Company DescriptionCivilized People is known throughout the industry for our honesty, integrity and straightforward nature. Our years of hands-on in-the-trenches industry experience has given us the tools necessary to be successful in search.\r
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Our consultants have over 50 years of hands on experience in the retail and hospitality industries. We have been working in these customer service-oriented industries for virtually our entire careers and have an understanding of the desires and motivations of hospitality and retail professionals. \r
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Matching the right people with the right opportunities is hard work. Each day we work diligently to balance the needs of our client organizations with the needs of our candidates and to respond to these needs quickly and effectively.

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