Business Analyst-Category Management-College Grads welcome to apply!

We are seeking a Business Analyst to work with our Category Management team for a 1 year hybrid contract role in Woonsocket, RI. Must be willing to report to the office a few days per week.

In this role the Business Analyst will play a significant role on the Category Management team managing many of the day-to-day operational activities as well as supporting longer term strategic initiatives. The goal of this role is to support category level decision making to drive sales and profitability and establish clear market superiority. The ideal candidate will possess at least a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and have one to three years analytical experience in consumer goods or retail.

Job Duties:

1. Quantitative Analysis: Collaborate with the Category Management Team(s) to scope and plan all financial and quantitative analyses that will aid in day-to-day management of the business and yield critical answers to longer-term strategic questions. Understand the required data sets to complete the analyses and procure them accordingly. Manage the delivery of timely, zero-defect analyses to support insight development. Run ad hoc analysis upon request and provide actionable insights with recommendations for next steps
2. Product Management: Run Daily sales, seasonal reporting, weekly vendor reporting and analyze market data to assist in decision making. In addition,

• Partner with Category Management teams to build promotional plans and activities related to everyday and seasonal businesses. Attend proofing meetings and partner with Merchandising Analytics to manage funding.
• Attend seasonal meetings and work with Category Management teams to assist with item selection and coordinate all billing and end of cycle disposition.
• New Item set up and maintenance for planogram and mid-year items.
• Off-Shelf coordination of off-shelf programs with key suppliers, setting up programs and running off-shelf reporting.
• Oversee price change activities.

3. Communication Development & Project Manage: Communicate effectively, both verbally and on paper, to Merchandising and Cross-Functional teams throughout the organization.

Experience:

Business Analytical Experience: A minimum of three to five years analytical experience in a business environment. Ability to multi-task several concurrent requests and quickly pull together data.
2. Structured and Logical Thinking: The ability to dissect a problem into an organized approach, structure analysis, and develop recommended solutions providing actionable insights. Strong problem solver.
3. Analytical Rigor: The ability to run and manage quantitative analysis in a defect-free manner. Mastery of Microsoft Excel is expected in this role.
4. Passion for Retail: A history of work and/or passion for the retail/consumer industry.
5. Powerful Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, succinctly, and professionally, both verbally and on paper. Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint is ideal.
6. Team Collaboration: Motivated collaborator able to effectively collaborate with many individuals including the Category Merchandising team(s), functional and divisional leaders, Cross-functional Support Teams, Field Management and Vendor Partners.

Educational: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or similar field.

Hours: Mon-Friday Standard business hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Woonsocket, RI 02895: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Business analysis: 2 years (Preferred)
• retail: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Woonsocket, RI 02895

Salary : $30 - $35