Commercial Business Analyst

Levi Strauss & Co; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. in Lahore is seeking a Commercial Business Analyst to turn data into actionable insights across revenue, sell-in, sell-through and retail performance.

You will own data consolidation, reporting, dashboarding, and analytical support spanning KPI suites, with Power BI dashboards and data models, using SAP BI and POS inputs. You will partner with Commercial, Retail, Finance, Franchise, and Operations to drive planning and decision-making.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in business analytics or retail performance.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience translating data into dashboards, insights, and actionable recommendations.
• Experience in Retail, FMCG, Consumer, or Technology sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze revenue, sell-in, sell-through, trade inventory, and retail KPIs to identify trends.
• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Collaborate with Retail, Commercial, Finance, Franchise, and Operations teams.
• Provide actionable insights and performance narratives to senior management.
• Ensure data integrity and governance across reporting outputs.

Skills

Commercial analytics

Data storytelling

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

DAX

SAP BI reporting

POS reporting tools

Job description

You're an original. So are we. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world. Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's®, Dockers®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Beyond Yoga. We are looking for you to join us as Commercial Business Analyst in Lahore!

About the Job

Provide high-quality commercial and retail performance analytics that convert data into actionable insights, strengthen forecasting and planning, and enable timely business decisions. The role owns data consolidation, reporting, dashboarding, and analytical support across revenue, sell-in, sell-through, trade inventory, retail and operational KPIs, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Performance Analytics

• Analyze revenue, sell-in, sell-through, trade inventory, retail KPIs, operational KPIs, and store/channel performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide clear performance narratives, including actual versus plan/forecast, key variances, root causes, and recommended actions.
• Support senior management with periodic business reviews, performance packs, and decision-ready insights.
• Monitor market and business indicators where relevant and incorporate value-added context into commercial analysis.

Forecasting, Planning and Decision Support

• Support revenue forecasting, phasing, target tracking, and scenario analysis across retail and franchise channels.
• Maintain timely visibility of year-to-go performance, risks, upside opportunities, and gaps against plan.
• Partner with Commercial, Retail, Finance, Franchise, and Operations teams to improve planning inputs and reporting accuracy.
• Translate business questions into structured analysis and practical recommendations.

Business Intelligence and Dashboarding

• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards and scorecards that provide accurate, intuitive, and actionable business visibility.
• Develop robust data models, measures, and calculations using DAX; optimize dashboard performance and usability.
• Use Power Query to connect, clean, transform, and automate data from multiple sources.
• Create standardized reporting views and self-service analytics that reduce manual effort and improve decision speed.
• Continuously improve reporting processes, controls, and automation opportunities.
• Use company-approved AI tools to accelerate analysis, identify patterns, improve reporting efficiency, and support decision-making, while validating outputs and maintaining appropriate human oversight.

Data Management, Reporting and Governance

• Extract and consolidate data from approved sources, including SAP BI reporting and POS reporting tools.
• Own recurring cluster and local affiliate reports, ensuring accurate and timely submission in line with defined calendars.
• Maintain data integrity, reporting definitions, version control, documentation, and structured digital archives.
• Investigate data inconsistencies, reconcile outputs, and coordinate corrective action with relevant stakeholders.
• Act as custodian of assigned commercial and retail reports, dashboards, systems, and analytical tools.

Stakeholder Partnership and Capability Building

• Collaborate with Retail, Commercial, Finance, Franchise, Operations, and Training teams to understand requirements and provide fit-for-purpose analytical support.
• Present complex analysis in a concise, commercial, and audience-appropriate manner.
• Provide user guidance and documentation for dashboards, reports, and analytical tools.
• Support rollout and adoption of new reporting systems and process improvements.

Core Competencies

• Commercial acumen and strong analytical problem-solving.
• High attention to detail with a disciplined approach to accuracy and controls.
• Ability to connect data with business context and recommend clear actions.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management across functions and levels.
• Curiosity, ownership, continuous improvement mindset, and willingness to learn new tools.

Key Success Measures

• Accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery of recurring reports and dashboards.
• Improved visibility of revenue, sell-in, sell-through, inventory, and retail performance drivers.
• Forecast accuracy and timely identification of business risks and opportunities.
• Reduction in manual reporting effort through automation and standardization.
• Adoption and usability of Power BI dashboards and self-service reporting.
• Quality and commercial relevance of insights and recommendations provided to stakeholders.
• Data integrity, governance, and consistency across reported metrics.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management Sciences, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. 2-4 years of relevant experience in a business analytics, commercial analytics, sales analytics, finance analytics, or retail performance role; experience in Retail, FMCG, Consumer, or Technology sectors is preferred. Demonstrated experience converting business data into dashboards, insights, and actionable recommendations.

Location

Pakistan, Lahore - Office FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time

Company Culture

Our common thread: We're originals. From day one, we've been doing it our way - creating something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.