Retail Business Performance Analyst - Secaucus, New Jersey, US

Retail Business Performance Analyst

Location: Secaucus, NJ (100% On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 8–10+ Years

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Business & Data Analyst with strong expertise in retail, fashion, apparel, or e-commerce. The ideal candidate will have cross-functional experience across retail operations, merchandising, inventory, sales, finance, supply chain, and e-commerce, with the ability to translate business data into actionable insights that improve profitability and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze retail sales, merchandising, inventory, e-commerce, and overall business performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, COGS, gross margins, and variance analysis.
• Analyze SKU/category performance, inventory turnover, demand trends, and merchandise planning.
• Develop KPI dashboards, financial reports, and business performance analytics.
• Use Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and ERP systems to analyze data and automate reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain, E-commerce, and Operations teams.
• Identify revenue growth opportunities, cost savings, and operational improvements.
• Present data-driven insights and recommendations to business leadership.

Required Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in retail business analysis, retail analytics, FP&A, or related roles.
• Experience in retail, fashion, apparel, e-commerce, or consumer products.
• Strong understanding of merchandising, inventory, sales, finance, and retail operations.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, P&L, COGS, margins, and KPI analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in SQL and Power BI/Tableau or similar tools.
• Experience with ERP or retail systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Must be willing to work 100% on-site in Secaucus, NJ.

Preferred Profile

Candidates with broad retail business experience across financial planning, merchandising, inventory management, e-commerce, and supply chain analytics are preferred. The role requires a business-oriented analyst who can connect financial and operational data to drive profitability and support strategic decisions. xklufbp

Note: Candidates with experience limited to IT systems, dashboard development, or financial reporting without broader retail business exposure may not be a suitable fitrall business profitability.