Strategic Business Analyst: Merchandising & Planning Systems

WHSmith North America; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 64,214 - 119,255; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Las Vegas is seeking a Business Analyst for Merchandise and Planning Systems. This mid-senior level role involves collaborating with business users and IT to enhance system functionality that supports merchandising and planning operations. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in business analysis and a relevant Bachelor's degree. Strong analytical and communication skills are crucial for driving user adoption and ensuring high stakeholder satisfaction. The position is full-time with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, application support, or systems implementation within merchandising, planning, or supply chain environments.
• Proven experience gathering and documenting business requirements for enterprise applications.
• Experience with process automation, data integration, and system optimization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to analyze business processes and identify opportunities for system enhancements.
• Document and validate business and functional requirements for planning applications.
• Support implementation and rollout of new systems and enhancements.
• Conduct data validation to ensure accuracy of merchandising and planning data.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

A retail company in Las Vegas is seeking a Business Analyst for Merchandise and Planning Systems. This mid-senior level role involves collaborating with business users and IT to enhance system functionality that supports merchandising and planning operations. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in business analysis and a relevant Bachelor's degree. Strong analytical and communication skills are crucial for driving user adoption and ensuring high stakeholder satisfaction. The position is full-time with competitive compensation.