Business Data Analyst

Business 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 field

• 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Data

Analyst in a commercial, sales, or retail-facing environment

• Hands-on experience working with retail POS and

inventory data

• Proven 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 insights

• Strong written communication skills; ability to

deliver concise, direct, buyer-ready summaries

• Experience working with BI tools and ERP systems is

not necessary but preferred

Demonstrated Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to

identify patterns, trends, and opportunities in complex data

• Comfort working in environments where KPIs and

priorities evolve based on customer and business needs

• Ability to communicate insights clearly to both

technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Inquisitive, open-minded, and receptive to coaching

and feedback

• Practical, business-oriented mindset focused on

impact, not just reporting

• Ability to operate with increasing autonomy over time
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a

high-level business perspective

• Organized, disciplined approach to managing multiple

analyses and deadlines

Main Responsibilities

• Analyze retail POS, inventory, and sales data to

identify performance trends and growth opportunities

• Evaluate SKU productivity, assortment effectiveness,

and item-level performance across retail accounts

• Develop recurring Excel-based analyses to support

pricing, promotions, and customer discussions

• Translate large datasets into actionable insights and

recommendations for internal and customer-facing use

• Prepare clear, concise PowerPoint presentations and

summaries for Sales leadership and customer meetings

• Partner with Sales and Account Management during

customer reviews and planning sessions

• Collaborate with Supply Chain to flag demand shifts

and forecasting implications

• Work with Marketing to support promotional

opportunities and stocking recommendations

• Compare customer POS data against internal shipment

data using internal BI tools

• 10-20% travel when required for customer meetings

Equal 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.