Remote Retail Merchandising Analyst

Placements24; East London; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Professional growth

Data-driven culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Retail Merchandising Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will analyze sales data, market trends and customer behavior to optimize product assortments and inventory, collaborating with merchandising, marketing, and operations to drive profitable decisions.

You will develop forecasts, build dashboards, and communicate insights to stakeholders to support data-driven merchandising strategies while enjoying flexible remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Merchandising/Data Analyst in retail.
• Strong analytical skills with data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Tableau/Power BI).
• Understanding of retail math, inventory management, and merchandising principles.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer purchasing patterns to identify opportunities and risks.
• Forecast product demand and inventory needs to optimize stock and minimize markdowns.
• Create dashboards and reports to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing and operations on assortments, pricing and promotions.

Skills

Retail analytics

SQL

Excel

Forecasting

Communication

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Remote Retail Merchandising Analyst to join their fully remote team. This role is critical in driving strategic merchandising decisions by analyzing sales data, market trends, and customer behavior to optimize product assortments and inventory levels. You will collaborate closely with merchandising, marketing, and operations teams to develop data-driven insights that enhance profitability and customer satisfaction. This is an exceptional opportunity for a data expert to contribute significantly to the success of a leading retail organization from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer purchasing patterns to identify merchandising opportunities and risks.
• Develop forecasts for product demand and inventory needs to optimize stock levels and minimize markdowns.
• Create comprehensive reports and dashboards to communicate key merchandising insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the merchandising team to plan product assortments, pricing strategies, and promotional activities.
• Monitor the performance of product categories andSKUs, making recommendations for improvement.
• Support the implementation of new merchandising strategies and tools within the remote team structure.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Merchandising Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role in the retail industry.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent understanding of retail math, inventory management, and merchandising principles.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and clear recommendations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote position offering ultimate flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in data analytics and retail.
• Be part of a forward-thinking, data-driven retail organization.