Retail Planning Business Analyst needs 2+ years' work experience in retail planning, buying or merchandising

Retail Planning Business Analyst requires:

• Bachelor's 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 consumer's needs