Job OpportunityBusiness Analyst – Garner, NC - Hybrid (M/W/F)An outstanding opportunity to join a global industrial manufacturing organization, a leader in engineered products, during a critical period of commercial growth and increased reliance on customer-facing retail analytics to support sales, pricing, and assortment decisions. Our client is seeking a Business Analyst to drive retail POS, inventory, and sales analysis in support of a National Accounts organization. This is a critical, high-visibility role that combines hands-on data analysis, business insight development, and direct collaboration with the Supply Chain teams.
The successful candidate will be accountable for analyzing large retail datasets, identifying SKU and assortment performance trends, and translating data into actionable recommendations used in internal and customer meetings, reporting directly to Retail commercial leadership, with strong visibility to Sales leadership and cross-functional partners supporting major retail accounts. Note: Our client will only accept USD payroll.Key Qualifications & Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Data Analyst in a commercial, sales, or retail-facing environmentHands-on experience working with retail POS and inventory dataProven ability to analyze and interpret large datasets (commonly hundreds to thousands of SKUs)Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data structuring, analytical modeling)Strong ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable business insightsStrong written communication skills; ability to deliver concise, direct, buyer-ready summariesExperience working with BI tools and ERP systems is not necessary but preferredDemonstrated Competencies:Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities in complex dataComfort working in environments where KPIs and priorities evolve based on customer and business needsAbility to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersInquisitive, open-minded, and receptive to coaching and feedbackPractical, business-oriented mindset focused on impact, not just reportingAbility to operate with increasing autonomy over timeStrong attention to detail while maintaining a high-level business perspectiveOrganized, disciplined approach to managing multiple analyses and deadlinesMain Responsibilities:Analyze retail POS, inventory, and sales data to identify performance trends and growth opportunitiesEvaluate SKU productivity, assortment effectiveness, and item-level performance across retail accountsDevelop recurring Excel-based analyses to support pricing, promotions, and customer discussionsTranslate large datasets into actionable insights and recommendations for internal and customer-facing usePrepare clear, concise PowerPoint presentations and summaries for Sales leadership and customer meetingsPartner with Sales and Account Management during customer reviews and planning sessionsCollaborate with Supply Chain to flag demand shifts and forecasting implicationsWork with Marketing to support promotional opportunities and stocking recommendationsCompare customer POS data against internal shipment data using internal BI tools10-20% travel when required for customer meetingsEqual Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Discrimination and harassment of any kind are prohibited on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.