retail business analyst

Sale & Business Development

Location: Karachi | Job Type: Full-TimeRole OverviewWe are a growing apparel Retail Brand expanding nationwide and are looking for a Category Analyst to support data-driven decision-making, product performance optimization, and supply chain efficiency.This role is suited for professionals who can translate sales and inventory data into actionable insights to improve product planning and business performance.Key Areas of ResponsibilitySales &amp; Data Analysis<ul><li>Analyze sales, inventory, and operational data to generate clear and actionable reports</li><li>Evaluate historical trends to forecast demand and product performance</li><li>Conduct product feasibility analysis and provide insights to support business decisions</li></ul>Category &amp; Product Management<ul><li>Manage product categorization and segmentation across retail outlets</li><li>Identify fast-moving and slow-moving items and recommend improvements</li><li>Support optimization of product mix to enhance overall sales performance</li></ul>Inventory &amp; Retail Operations<ul><li>Monitor sales and stock levels to ensure product availability and efficient flow</li><li>Support inventory control and coordination with retail outlets</li><li>Oversee alignment between stock levels, merchandising, and product display</li></ul>Candidate Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field</li><li>4&ndash;5 years&rsquo; experience in supply chain planning, replenishment, or retail category management</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Effective coordination, planning, and communication abilities</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding retail brand</li><li>A role with direct impact on business performance</li></ul>Work Details<ul><li>Location: Karachi (On-site)</li><li>Job Type: Full-Time</li></ul>How to ApplyApply via Indeed or send your CV to: [csnewjobs2021@gmail.com]Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

Category Analyst – Retail Apparel

Apple

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don&rsquo;t just build products - they create the kind of wonder that&rsquo;s revolutionized entire industries. It&rsquo;s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it. 
 
Premier operational excellence is a cornerstone of Apple's ability to consistently surprise and delight our customers. The Americas Retail Fulfillment Operations team at Apple is seeking a Business Analyst Manager who combines deep business acumen with technical fluency. In this role you will lead a team of analysts while also having an opportunity to be hands-on with analytics yourself. You&rsquo;ll serve as a critical bridge between RFO business operations and cross functional technical teams - translating complex business needs into requirements that engineering and technology partners can act on. 
 
This role balances driving today's operational excellence with shaping tomorrow's capabilities, including contributing to the long-term vision for technologies like AI/ML, generative AI, forecasting, and supply chain health visibility. You'll also ensure alignment across the Americas while coordinating with EMEIA, APAC, and Worldwide teams to share ideas, leverage existing solutions, and avoid duplicated effort. 
 
Description 
 
The Americas Retail Fulfillment Operations Business Analyst Manager is responsible for: 
 
Team Leadership: 
 
Lead team of business analysts focused on Retail and Online route to market metrics and insights 
 
Guide team with building models, analyzing data, and developing insights 
 
Develop team capabilities in modern analytics approaches including Python, AI/ML, and generative AI applications 
 
Become an authority on supply chain KPIs and complexities to optimize Retail Fulfillment Operations 
 
Business-to-Technical Translation: 
 
Serve as primary liaison between RFO and cross-functional teams on technology initiatives 
 
Translate business requirements and operational needs into clear technical specifications that technical parter teams can execute against 
 
Represent RFO&rsquo;s perspective in discussions about technology solutions, ensuring business context is understood and prioritized 
 
Partner on capital projects from concept through implementation, providing support/guidance throughout 
 
Cadenced Based Operational Excellence: 
 
Drive critical run-the-business alignment discussions and initiatives with cross-functional partners (LOG, SDM, WWRFO, etc) 
 
Provide data-driven models and analysis to support key business decisions 
 
Aggregate insights across the Americas region and influence business decisions to optimize sell-through 
 
Identify and lead process/system improvement opportunities, including automation initiatives 
 
Partner across all RFO fulfillment models on key initiatives and reporting requirements 
 
Future State Vision &amp; Strategy: 
 
Contribute to the technology vision for RFO 
 
Stay current on emerging technologies relevant to supply chain operations-particularly AI/ML, generative AI, demand forecasting, and supply chain visibility platforms 
 
Identify opportunities where new technologies could transform RFO operations and articulate the business case to stakeholders 
 
Drive alignment of systems, tools, processes, and org structures across regions (Worldwide teams, EMEIA, and APAC) 
 
Coordinate across regions to surface reusable ideas, avoid duplicated effort, and ensure consistent strategic direction 
 
Occasional travel required 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 
Leadership &amp; Communication 
 
Experience leading analytics teams through technology or methodology transitions 
 
Strong executive presence; comfortable delivering insights and recommendations across all levels of management 
 
Ability to articulate technical concepts in business-friendly language and vice versa 
 
Track record of influencing decisions through data-driven models in ambiguous or fast-paced environments 
 
Experience driving large-scale programs with measurable outcomes 
 
Demonstrated ability to coordinate across regions or business units to share best practices and reduce duplicated effort 
 
Natural curiosity about emerging technologies and how they could transform business operations 
 
Technical &amp; Analytical 
 
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, generative AI applications, and their potential use cases in supply chain/operations 
 
Experience with demand forecasting methodologies or supply chain visibility platforms 
 
Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., Snowflake, MySQL) and visualization tools (Tableau, ThoughtSpot) 
 
Six Sigma, BPI, or similar process improvement certification 
 
MBA or advanced degree preferred 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
Bachelors degree with minimum 5-7 years of relevant Operations experience 
 
Minimum 2 years management experience 
 
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Americas Retail Fulfillment Operations Business Analyst Manager

The Home Depot

<div>Position Purpose:
The Senior Business Analyst, Merchandising Management Systems (MMS) possesses a strong merchandising knowledge base, is a proven business process expert and will be part of a team representing Merchandising Operations in the D29K and D30 specialty selling space ($2B in annual specialty sales). Works cross-functionally with Merchants, IT Engineering, Product, application 3rd party providers and suppliers on assortment changes and troubleshooting for in-store configurable specialty selling. Executes and leads medium or multiple projects including managing expectations of the customer, the stakeholders, the project team, and management. Proposing solutions and alternatives to requirements management for each project that most closely align with the specific timetables, objectives, and business issues at hand. Ensures team completion of assigned tasks during the project life cycle. Catalyst for change in the Merchandising organization. Identifies areas for improvement within MMS and the Merchandising organization. Provides leadership and development coaching/guidance to Business Analysts. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Represents the Merchandising function in business process evaluation, procedural development, systems requirements definition and systems functional design.</li>
Project/Initiative Management<li>-Partners with senior and department management and cross-functional teams in determining and defining business need/requirements; project plans, risk assessments, communication, implementation, training and change management</li><li>
Manages the business and project team expectations including addressing project issues, changes; May directly supervise staff members in the development, implementation and support of applications and business processes to meet the client's business requirements.</li><li>
Driving the requirements gathering efforts for a project (either development or implementation), including managing the expectations of the project manager, the stakeholders, the project team and executive management.</li><li>
Proposing alternatives and solutions to requirements management for each project that most closely aligns with the specific timetables, objectives and business issues at hand.</li><li>
Consulting with cross-functional managers, project managers, management and customers to ensure that all projects undertaken adequately address requirement related issues. Understanding the business case behind all projects, including the motivating factors for all stakeholders. Working with the Business Manager to analyze all potential opportunities to enhance, improve and refine the requirements gathering processes.</li><li>
Establishes and reports on metrics of assigned projects to gauge business value (ROI).; Audits and evaluates implemented projects (systems/processes, for example) to support continuous improvement opportunities.</li></ul> 
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
Typically reports to Manager or Senior Manager Merchandise Mgt Systems</li><li>
No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
5+ yrs business experience and/or management consulting preferred.</li><li>
Minimum of 3 years project management, consulting experience preferably in a retail environment. At least 2 years of experience managing retail/merchandising process improvement projects. Cross functional project management experience within The Home Depot.</li><li>
PC proficiency, including Microsoft Office programs, project management and presentation applications. AI / ML literacy in Gemini and CoPilot.</li></ul> 
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 
Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
5</li></ul> 
Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 
Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
Proficient in business process evaluation and procedure development; Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all tools, processes, methodologies and standards for requirements gathering, documentation and analysis.</li><li>
Previous experience supervising professionals</li><li>
Experience or in-depth knowledge of retail merchandising and/or logistics; possesses cross functional retail knowledge.</li><li>
Strong communication, analytical, organizational, leadership and teamwork skills; Demonstrated experience in process improvement and/or SDLC and project management methodology</li><li>
PC proficiency, including knowledge of worksheet, word processing, project management and presentation applications</li></ul></div>

Senior Business Analyst, Merchandising Management Systems (MMS)

Markematics Pvt Ltd.

Job Description:Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design and develop research methodologies tailored to retail-focused projects, including consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive analysis.</li><li>Provide guidance on qualitative and quantitative research techniques, ensuring appropriate method selection for retail insights and business objectives.</li><li>Assist teams in planning, executing, and evaluating retail research projects with a strong emphasis on methodological accuracy.</li><li>Conduct in-depth literature reviews and market scans to identify emerging retail trends, shopper insights, and best research practices.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, merchandising) to align research methodologies with retail business goals.</li><li>Analyze and interpret retail data (sales trends, customer preferences, market performance) using statistical and analytical tools.</li><li>Develop and present clear, actionable research reports, highlighting insights, methodology, and strategic recommendations for retail growth.</li><li>Monitor and stay updated on evolving retail research techniques, consumer analytics tools, and industry innovations.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Research,Business,Communication, Social Sciences, Statistics or Psychology</li><li>Should have experience of 6 month-1 year</li><li>Proven experience in designing and implementing research methodologies for both qualitative and quantitative research.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to think critically and analytically.</li><li>Knowledge of ethical research standards and procedures.</li><li>Familiarity with advanced data visualisation and interpretation.</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>what is your current salary ?</li><li>what is your expected salary?</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Master's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>research agency: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Research Analyst ( Retail Insight )

MyPetroCareer.com

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 Analyse all aspects of the Car care business performance data for the assigned market (results, plans, execution, design and organization) and provide comprehensive reports to support strategic management decision making and contribute to the achievement of continuous operational excellence within Car Care.
 
 
 
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 Collaborate with Retail Management to identify the business needs and understand the business processes in order to facilitate the effective development of required business solutions.
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 Support the development of strategic plans and business cases for new initiatives, product launches, and market expansion.
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 Assist the business in defining initiatives, conducting cost benefit analysis, determining operational feasibility studies etc. to facilitate the development of a comprehensive business case.
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 Establish reports and insights, in line with strategy and guidelines, to capture most important findings ready for communication towards management.
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 Prepare relevant materials for meetings and presentations, in line with the agreed-upon content to ensure that the information shared is relevant, correct and timely available.
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 Develop and implement reconciliation and exception reporting processes for the Car Care division to ensure accurate financial tracking and timely identification of discrepancies
 
 
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 Monitor the financial performance of a given area of activity versus budgets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly, and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.
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 Develop standard procedures to manage and maintain business operational and financial objectives.
 
 
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 Process Optimization
 
 
 
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 Identify and support business process improvements and efficiencies that support Retail group business performance, improve customer satisfaction and drive innovation and growth.
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 Apply structured problem-solving efforts and track trends to identify barriers to effective and efficient performance and areas for possible optimization.
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 Identify critical areas where there is a business need to execute improvement projects by supporting the Business Process Optimization Manager in facilitating sessions with relevant employees.
 
 
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 Support the development of the 5-year business plan along with all the building blocks and associated assumptions.
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 Support operational planning for next year and roll out target of (sales, expansions, new concepts, new products, locations, regions, etc) based on data and analytics gathered.
 
 
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 External Market assessment
 
 
 
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 Utilise the most appropriate inputs in terms of data/information, both internal and external. Identify gaps in data/information relevant to projects.
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 Identify ways to analyse different market metrics and variable that can provide answers to current performance gaps or can inform decision makers on different drivers or derailers that can affect performance.
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 Monitor competitor activities and analyse their strategies, pricing, and product offerings (in collaboration with Business units)
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 Provide insights on market size, growth potential, and competitive landscape (in collaboration with Business units, Strategy and Market Research teams)
 
 
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 6 years of total work experience with Top tier or reputed management consulting experience ideally in Retail and fuel station segments and /or Retail industry experience in strategy, business planning and program management roles.
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 OR experience in business planning and performance analysis in Fuel Retail industry.
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 Advanced skills in Financial modelling and business intelligence tools, data science and AI
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 Ability to multi-task and work in short deadlines.
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 Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to communicate (verbal and written) across hierarchies from C suite to field staff.
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 Proactive, team player, collaborative, focused and goal oriented.
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 Knowledge of business workflows, operations processes and systems.
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Senior Analyst, Business Data (Car Care)

Tamara

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 Why Tamara
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re proud to be Saudi&rsquo;s first FinTech unicorn.
 
 
 Our mission is to help people own their dreams by building the most customer-centric financial super app in the world. &amp; There is no playbook for that; our Tamarians are writing it.
 
 
 Our teams are made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and learners we thrive on curiosity and collaboration.
 
 
 If this sounds like you: curious, driven, and ready to build, we&rsquo;d love to meet you
 
 
 Apply now and join the next generation of Builders!
 
 
 
 About The Program
 
 
 
 At Tamara, we believe exceptional talent deserves an exceptional launchpad.
 
 
 Our Flagship Builders Program is designed for ambitious graduates ready to step into real responsibility from day one. This isn&rsquo;t a rotational &ldquo;observer&rdquo; program, it&rsquo;s a career accelerator built for those who want to build, own, and raise the bar early.
 
 
 Designed for recent graduates and early-career talent with up to two years of experience, the program places you directly into high-impact roles across Product, Engineering, Design, and beyond. You&rsquo;ll contribute immediately and grow at an accelerated pace.
 
 
 From Product to Engineering, Design to Commercial, you&rsquo;ll tackle meaningful challenges that shape how millions experience fintech across the region. You&rsquo;ll be trusted with ownership, surrounded by high-caliber peers, and mentored by leaders who expect excellence.
 
 
 Our January and June cohorts are your opportunity to move fast, think big, and start building what&rsquo;s next - not someday, but now.
 
 
 
 Your role
 
 
 
 As an In-Store Operations Analyst, you&rsquo;ll support day-to-day offline execution across partner stores. You&rsquo;ll conduct store visits and audits, train cashiers on acceptance basics, deploy and maintain in-store materials, and capture insights that improve store compliance and customer experience. This is a hands-on, field role ideal for fresh graduates or early-career operators.
 
 
 
 Your Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Ticketed audits from Key Accounts: Receive tickets from the Key Accounts team to audit dedicated/assigned merchants; prioritize, schedule, visit, and close out each ticket with clear evidence and notes.
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 Store visits &amp; audits: Execute visit plans, complete checklists, take geo-tagged photos, and log findings in trackers/tools on the same day.
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 Training &amp; enablement: Deliver short, on-the-spot trainings to cashiers/supervisors on acceptance, refund/void basics, and FAQs; verify account access and login.
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 Mystery shopping: Periodically mystery-shop partner stores to experience the journey first-hand and document improvement opportunities.
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 Merchandising &amp; visibility: Deploy, tidy, and refresh in-store collateral (door stickers, POS wobblers, counter stands, QR tents); request replenishment when stock is low.
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 Onboarding support: Assist with new-store activations (contact verification, scheduling first training, installing collaterals, basic app/POS checks).
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 Issue escalation: Flag broken flows (e.g., QR not scanning, app login), collect evidence, escalate via the defined channel, and follow up to resolution.
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 Data &amp; reporting: Maintain accurate visit logs, training attendance, audit scores, and ticket statuses; submit weekly summaries of actions, risks, and wins.
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 Compliance &amp; brand standards: Ensure stores follow brand and messaging guidelines (no pricing scope); report any misuse or outdated materials.
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 Campaign support: Help execute in-store push weeks (extra visits, stock checks, mini-refresh training) and small activations as needed.
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 Cross-team coordination: Share insights with Sales, Marketing, and Key Accounts; test small experiments (e.g., new placement for a QR tent) and report results.
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Marketing, Operations, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
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 Strong communication in Arabic and English; confident with store staff and supervisors.
 
 
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 Experience in retail field ops, merchandising, or auditing.
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 Familiarity with CRM/ticketing tools (e.g., Salesforce, Asana/Monday, Freshdesk/Jira).
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 Basic knowledge of POS/cashier workflows.
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 Organized and detail-oriented; comfortable following checklists and SOPs.
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 Basic proficiency with Google Sheets/Excel, mobile apps, WhatsApp/Email; quick to learn new tools.
 
 
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 Field-based role with frequent store visits (some evening/weekend work during campaigns).
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In-Store Operations Analyst - Builders Program

Variety Wholesalers

<div>Description:
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<li>Allocate inbound merchandise and DC inventory based upon sales performance, trends, lost sales opportunities, and specific merchant category strategies. Maintain inventory balance by store across the chain.</li>
<li>Coordinate with buyer and planner to ensure stores have appropriate minimum quantities to both present the product correctly and support advertising.</li>
<li>Ensure new stores are allocated the correct assortment and inventory levels to support the category sales plan and any unique store characteristics.</li>
<li>Provide observations, conclusions and recommendations to the buyer, planner, and director, based on comparing actual results to the forecast, for the purpose of improving future allocation strategies.</li>
<li>Achieve annual sales dollar and inventory turn targets for assigned product areas at chain level.</li>
<li>Actively collaborate and communicate with the cross-functional team to meet goals, complete tasks and solve problems. Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to recognize trends and prioritize workload.</li>
<li>Support buyers and planners with any requested ad hoc analysis, with a focus on providing data-driven observations, conclusions and recommendations.</li>
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Qualifications:
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<li>College degree, preferred.</li>
<li>One to two years of retail, business analysis or business planning experience.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and evaluative skills, including the ability to prioritize, recognize trends and problem solve.</li>
<li>System capable in spreadsheet, word processing, analytical and data warehouse tools.</li>
<li>Capable of learning new processes and tools quickly.</li>
<li>Capable of achieving business results through cross-functional team-work.</li></ul></div>

Merchandise Analyst (Allocation)

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