Retail Business Analyst

Jobtailor; La Coruña; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jobtailor is seeking a Business Analyst to support retail planning and markdown optimization in a fast-paced environment. You will deliver analyses, insights, and recommendations to improve margins, inventory and pricing strategies across markets.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Technology teams, automation of reporting, and use of AI-enabled tools to drive data-driven decisions in fashion retail. English proficiency is required.

Formación

• 2-3 years as Business Analyst or similar roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Economics, Data Analytics, Retail Management, Statistics, Engineering or related field.
• Experience with BI tools such as PowerBI.
• Advanced Excel and VBA skills.
• Mine data, create ad hoc reporting, automations and AI-enabled solutions.
• Interpret and analyse large data sets to drive data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of retail KPIs (sell-through, margins, markdown efficiency, stock coverage).
• Fluency in English (written & spoken).
• Experience in Fashion Retail is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Support key business stakeholders with analyses, insights and recommendations.
• Identify information gaps, analytical opportunities, trends and risks.
• Provide KPIs and analysis to support rapid responses to market conditions.
• Review and optimize reports for evolving business needs.
• Improve efficiency through automation of processes and analysis.
• Collaborate with Technology teams on data quality and solutions.
• Monitor country and product performance for markdown decisions.
• Provide analyses and simulations on impacts to sales, margin and inventory.
• Develop and recommend markdown strategies based on performance and priorities.
• Drive implementation and use of the AI-powered Markdown Optimization Tool.
• Use predictive analytics and AI insights to assess pricing scenarios and timing.

Conocimientos

Data Mining

Ad Hoc Reporting

Automation

Data Analysis

Retail KPIs

English Proficiency

Problem-Solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Retail Management, Statistics, Engineering or related field

Herramientas

PowerBI

Microsoft Office (Excel)

VBA

AI Tools

Descripción del empleo

• Support key business stakeholders and the Retail Planning & Allocation function with analyses, actionable insights and recommendations
• Identify information gaps, analytical opportunities, trends, risks, opportunities and improvement areas
• Provide KPIs, analysis and business insights to support rapid responses to market conditions
• Review and optimize reports and analyses for evolving business needs
• Improve efficiency through automation of processes and analysis
• Collaborate with Technology teams on technical solutions and data quality
• Monitor country and product performance for markdown decisions and implementation
• Provide analysis and simulations evaluating impacts on sales, margin and inventory
• Develop and recommend markdown strategies based on sales performance, margin, inventory objectives and business priorities
• Drive implementation and effective use of the AI-powered Markdown Optimization Tool
• Use predictive analytics and AI insights to assess pricing scenarios, anticipate sell-through trends, optimize markdown timing and discount depth, and maximize margin and inventory productivity

Requirements

• 2-3 years as Business Analyst or similar roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Retail Management, Statistics, Engineering or related field
• Experience with business intelligence, reporting/analytics tools (such as Strategy or PowerBI)
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including advanced Excel and VBA skills
• Ability to mine data, create ad hoc advanced reporting, automations and AI-enabled solutions
• Ability to interpret and analyse large data sets to drive data-driven business decisions
• Knowledge of retail KPIs (sell-through, margins, markdown efficiency, stock coverage)
• Fluency in English (written & spoken)
• Previous experience in Fashion Retail industry is a plus
• Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving, organizational, prioritization, collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment, adapt to changes and work under pressure

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in data analysis, predictive analytics, and business intelligence to drive data-driven decisions in retail environments. Proficient in optimizing markdown strategies and utilizing AI tools to enhance inventory productivity and sales performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Business Intelligence Tools
• Predictive Analytics
• Advanced Excel and VBA Skills
• Retail KPIs Knowledge
• Data Analysis

Hard Skills

• Data Mining
• Ad Hoc Reporting
• Markdown Strategy Development
• Sales Performance Analysis
• Inventory Optimization

Soft Skills

• Analytical Mindset
• Problem-Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Fashion Retail
• Retail Management
• Market Conditions
• Markdown Efficiency
• Stock Coverage

Tools & Technologies

• PowerBI
• Microsoft Office Suite
• AI-Powered Tools
• Automation Solutions