Business Analyst, Fulfillment

About the Role

The Business Analyst provides daily support activities necessary for the successful execution of all merchandising reset projects within the Merch Services organization. Responsibilities include assisting with purchase orders, goods receipts, resolving vendor invoice issues, financial reporting and analysis, accounting journal entries, and forecasting. The role also supports special projects focused on process improvements and automation, financial close activities, and serves as a liaison between cross-functional groups within Merch Services and other business partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead all phases of a project's life cycle (feasibility, design, implementation, evaluation), including extracting business needs, defining requirements, assessing business impact, and executing projects (20%).
• Serve as a liaison between merchandising and finance by facilitating meetings (10%).
• Mentor other analysts in developing business knowledge and analytical skills (10%).
• Act as a subject matter expert, performing research and analysis within assigned projects (20%).
• Multi-task across 2 to 4 projects simultaneously, recommending process improvements and making final project recommendations (20%).
• Establish and report on metrics of assigned projects to gauge business value.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or GED required; knowledge and skills typically acquired through completion of a high school education.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel and Tableau skills.
• Previous experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and a solid understanding of basic financial accounting principles.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing-related activities, including PO proficiency, project management, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Skills

• Strong project management skills, including process orientation and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact with executives, negotiate, and persuade.
• Strong analytical skills and a general understanding of technical concepts.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Proven leadership skills, including mentorship and motivation of others.
• Action-oriented with a focus on planning, alignment, and driving results.
• Detail-oriented with strong proofing skills and a positive, high-energy attitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage projects on time and within budget.

Travel

Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Physical Requirements

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunities to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.