Remote Data Analyst

Jobsultant Solutions; Allenhurst (GA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Remote Analyst for a 6-month contract with possibility of extension. This role requires overseeing reporting and analysis while working with a large team to enhance retail pharmacy performance. Required skills include a Bachelor's degree, strong analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Successful candidates should also possess excellent communication abilities and be able to manage multiple assignments efficiently. The work environment is fully remote, with flexible hours but a minimum of 30 hours per week commitment.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of experience in analytics or data science.
• Strong understanding of retail merchandising and category management.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills for data analysis and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Own Brand reporting, tracking, and analysis.
• Conduct complex quantitative analysis for executive recaps.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, and Finance teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Retail math background

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Nations 2nd largest Technical Staffing and Services Firm, has an opening for a Remote Analyst at a global leader in retail pharmacy for a 6-month contract with the opportunity for extension or conversion.

Summary

The Walgreens Merchandise Planning Analytics team manages reporting, analysis, and tool building for the Walgreens Merchandising team. They support a team of 100+ merchants and 40+ planners to optimize performance of the Walgreens Front End (non-Pharmacy) businesses.

Work Environment

• 100% remote - must work in CST
• 8am-5pm (9 hour day with one hour lunch break 12pm-1pm).
  • The hours can be flexible per above but minimally need 30 hours a week in order to fulfill the business needs

Responsibilities

• Own Brand (private label) reporting, recapping, tracking, and analysis, including ad-hoc analysis based on business needs
• Item level historical analysis and recapping
• Scope will be thousands of Own Brand items (at item level)
• System/ tool used is Excel
• Project will involve complex excel formulas and ability to synthesize large data sets into meaningful executive recaps

Top Must-Have Skills

• Bachelors Degree and at least 3-5 year of experience in one or more of the following: analytics, data science, finance, financial analysis, assortment planning, retail, procurement/purchasing, merchandising
• Minimum 3 years experience in data analytics or other related field with strong understanding of retail merchandising basics (i.e. category management) and merchandising organization structures and processes
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills partnered with storytelling finesse
• Ability to conduct complex quantitative analysis and build analytical models using Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly both verbally and in writing via Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with Merchandising, Planning, Finance and other stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing work priorities
• Retail math background; skills such as item level forecasting based on demand patterns or sell through/ sales/ profit goals, knowledge of sales by type and AUR impacts, all inventory and sales metrics
• Intermediate/Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM/SUMIFS, Subtotals, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Macros, Pivot tables) - CRITICAL SKILL NEEDED FOR ROLE, most work will be done in excel
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Top Nice-to-Have Skills

• MBA preferred; Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and/or other quantitative analytical degree a plus
• Data science experience

Education / Experience Requirements

• 3-5 year experience in Analytics or Data Science, Merchandising background