Retail Analytics & Planning Associate

Idea Nuova Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Idea Nuova Inc. seeks an organized and analytical Associate Business Analyst to support our Walmart account. You will analyze sales, inventory, and performance trends, build Excel dashboards, and deliver data-driven insights to Sales and Planning leadership.

The role emphasizes large datasets, process improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize promotions, replenishment, and forecasting in a fast-moving retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with experience handling large SKU-level datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present to senior leadership.
• Highly organized; capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze daily and weekly Walmart sales, inventory, in-stock, and performance trends.
• Prepare recurring sales reports and business recaps for Sales and Planning leadership.
• Identify trends, opportunities, risks, and changes within datasets.
• Support item, category, store, and program performance analyses.
• Assist in Walmart meetings, line reviews, and internal presentations.
• Develop Excel-based reporting tools and dashboards; automate processes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Planning, Replenishment, and Operations teams.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Large datasets

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication skills

Walmart analytics

Learning mindset

Tools

Walmart systems

Retail Link

Luminate

PivotTables

XLOOKUP

SUMIFS

Power Query

Data visualization

Job description

Idea Nuova Inc. seeks an organized and analytical Associate Business Analyst to support our Walmart account. You will analyze sales, inventory, and performance trends, build Excel dashboards, and deliver data-driven insights to Sales and Planning leadership.

The role emphasizes large datasets, process improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize promotions, replenishment, and forecasting in a fast-moving retail environment.