Retail Sales Analyst

Job summary

Analyze retail sales, point-of-sale, inventory, and sell-through data to identify trends, stock risks, and assortment opportunities. Develop and monitor assortment and replenishment recommendations, prepare reports and presentations, and collaborate with internal teams and retail partners on planning and inventory performance.

Job details

JUNIOR RETAIL SALES & REPLENISHMENT ANALYST FULL-TIME BRAMPTON, ON Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Are you able to monitor and improve in-stock levels, reduce lost sales and excess inventory, and build stronger retail assortments? Are you skilled at providing retail partners with data-supported recommendations that drive profitable growth? The Company Our client, a leading distributor, is looking for an Analyst to join team supporting one of Canada's largest retail customers. Company Perks and Rewards Salary ($50-60k) Stable company with ample growth opportunities Opportunity to work with major retail partners across Canada and the United States The Job! As the Retail Sales & Replenishment Analyst, you will analyze retail sales, inventory and replenishment data to identify opportunities, support product assortment decisions and improve inventory performance. Your key responsibilities will include. You will also: Analyze retail sales, point-of-sale (POS), inventory and sell-through data by product, store, region and time period. Identify sales trends, top-performing products, underperforming SKUs, out-of-stocks and excess inventory. Recommend product assortments and SKU mixes based on retailer, store performance and market demand. Identify opportunities to introduce, remove, expand or reposition products within retail assortments. Develop replenishment recommendations based on sales trends, inventory levels, lead times and seasonal demand. Monitor inventory availability and identify potential stock shortages or overstock situations. Evaluate new product performance and recommend opportunities for continued distribution or expansion. Prepare regular sales reports, dashboards and presentations highlighting key findings and actionable recommendations. Support retailer line reviews, assortment reviews, forecasting and annual planning activities. Work closely with Sales, Operations, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to align inventory planning with customer needs. Monitor the results of assortment and replenishment recommendations and identify opportunities for improvement. Maintain accurate retail sales and inventory data to support reporting and business decisions. What you bring to the job You are analytical, detail-oriented and comfortable working with data to identify trends and business opportunities. You also come with: Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Analytics, Supply Chain, Finance or a related field. Approximately 1–3 years of experience in retail analytics, sales analysis, category management, demand planning, replenishment or a related role. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas and data analysis. Experience working with retail point-of-sale, sales performance and inventory data. Ability to interpret data, identify trends and translate findings into practical business recommendations. Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple retail accounts, reporting deadlines and competing priorities. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience with PowerBI is an asset. Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Gregory Lienhart. Reference #14130. Expected Compensation: CAD $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per annum. Existing Position Vacancy: Yes I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role! Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability. You can also find more jobs that may be suited to you on the Options Consulting Solutions Indeed and LinkedIn pages. Follow us on Facebook for job searching tips and other updates.

What you’ll do

Analyze retail sales, point-of-sale, inventory, and sell-through data to identify trends, stock risks, and assortment opportunities. Develop and monitor assortment and replenishment recommendations, prepare reports and presentations, and collaborate with internal teams and retail partners on planning and inventory performance.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in business, commerce, analytics, supply chain, finance, or a related field is requested, along with approximately 1–3 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have strong Excel skills, experience with retail sales and inventory data, and the ability to turn analysis into practical recommendations; Power BI experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Growth Opportunities
• Opportunity To Work With Major Retail Partners

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Power BI · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Retail Sales Analysis
• Replenishment Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• Point-Of-Sale Data Analysis
• Inventory Analysis
• Sales Trend Analysis
• Product Assortment Planning
• Demand Planning
• Forecasting
• Data Analysis
• Reporting And Dashboards
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Organization
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Job areas

• Retail
• Data & Analytics
• Sales
• Logistics

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