Remote Retail Planning Business Analyst

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