Business Analyst Jobs with Retail Industry experience -C2C Carreers- New York City

Job Title: BA with Retail industry experience (Business Analyst, Planning and Allocation)

Location: NYC , NY 

Duration: 6-9 Months contract to hire role.

KEY SKILLS:

Knowledge of the data / analytics infrastructure industry a plus

Reasonable retail domain or e-commerce experience a plus

PURPOSE:

•                Identify opportunities for process improvements in planning and Allocation business operations utilizing technology that will positively impact cost, operating efficiency, quality, and productivity.

•                This role involves understanding business requirements, analyzing data, and collaborating with IT teams to design, implement, and enhance systems that support efficient inventory planning and allocation within the retail sector. 

•                Prioritize support needs for business, support help desk and first level system/IT support in resolution of high priority issues pertaining to planning and allocation domain.

•                Integrate best practices into new solutions and work closely with business users, software vendors and developers to ensure business user requirements are achieved.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

    •           Serve as a resource, with both business and industry knowledge, for defining the customer’s business requirements and objectives

•           Collaborate with business stakeholders, including merchandising and planning teams, to understand their needs and requirements for effective inventory planning and allocation.

•           Work closely with IT development teams to design and implement systems that support retail planning and allocation processes.

•           Ensure that systems align with business goals, scalability requirements, and industry best practices.

•           Integrate planning and allocation systems with other IT systems such as ERP, POS, and inventory management systems to create a seamless and interconnected IT infrastructure.

•           Communicate weekly status in meetings and written form, showing progress against outstanding milestones, status, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies.

•           Utilize data analysis tools to interpret and model retail data, including sales trends, inventory levels, and product performance.

•           Develop and implement algorithms and models to optimize inventory planning and allocation.

•           Customize and configure planning and allocation software to meet specific business needs.

•           Ensure that system parameters are appropriately set to support accurate demand forecasting and allocation strategies.

•           Develop and execute test plans to ensure the accuracy and reliability of planning and allocation systems

•           Collaborate with QA teams to identify and resolve any issues during the testing phase.

•           Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, customizations, and processes.

•           Update documentation as needed to reflect changes and enhancements.

•           Provide training to end-users on new systems and functionalities.

•           Offer ongoing support to users, addressing any system-related issues and ensuring a smooth operation.

•           Day to day management of change requests in relation to the project plans to ensure agreed deadlines are met.

•           Attend key meetings, both internal and external, and report findings from the meetings

•           Resolves requirements and design issues or offer recommendation or solutions

•           Develop a deep understanding of the marketplace and competitive environment.

•           Participate in root cause analysis for product performance

•           Follow Agile methodologies

•           Bachelor’s  Degree (Management, Business Administration, Computer Science,  or a related field) or equivalent experience 

•           3-5 years of analytical work in a functional or IT department in a retail environment preferred

•           Strong understanding of retail planning and allocation processes.

•           Knowledge of retail-specific software and systems (e.g. Anaplan, ,Blue yonder Allocation tool).Anaplan model building knowledge is a plus.

•           Knowledge of sprint planning systems like JIRA to follow agile methodology and the software development life cycle.

•           Relevant experience should include:

o          Research and analysis of data, market needs, and customer issues

o          Writing business requirements and developing business rules

•           International travel may likely be required. .

•           Ability to work outside of standard U.S. business hours is required.

•           Strong analytic skills and ability to synthesize large datasets into meaningful insights; including identifying key trends in data and reconciling data across various sources.

•           Blend strong business acumen, technical problem solving and agile execution

•           Champion the needs of the customer and business stakeholders throughout the execution of a project, ensuring that what is delivered meets the business’s goals and objectives

•           High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications

•           Ability to work independently and jointly in unstructured environments

•           Ability to manage multiple projects in various phases of ideation, execution, or delivery

•           Self-starter Solid program development and business process knowledge

•           Understanding of how to interpret customer business needs

•           Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation skills

•           Strong verbal and written communication skills

•           Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team

•           Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management

•           Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

•           Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

•           Good understanding of IT practices and methodologies

•           Knowledge of the data / analytics infrastructure industry a plus

•           Reasonable retail domain or e-commerce experience a plus