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Dynamic, energetic and results driven Retail Business Analyst to support the effective deployment of National retail programs, analyze and execute weekly account reviews, and help enhance vendor performance with a sense of urgency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize demand planning, assist with brand implementation with retailer, and contribute to the immediate efforts of our strategic vendor operations. Core Competencies: Proven analytic approach with a high proficiency for detailed reporting Strong organizational skills with the ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously. Results-driven, energetic, and customer-focused. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where flexibility and initiative are essential. Strong leadership qualities and the ability to manage competing priorities. Key Responsibilities: Forecast & Data Analysis: Analyze customer-generated forecasts, reconcile with historical data (shipments and sales), and create reports. Create or enhance tools/documents, update sales reports, and influence customer order patterns for sales forecasting. Retrieve data from customer portals, identify trends, and communicate findings. Present data in user-friendly formats (graphs, charts, tables) and support report conclusions. Influence customer buying patterns to ensure optimal inventory levels and store-level execution. Sales Support: Support the National Accounts sales team to achieve sales and profit goals through sales-out reporting, ongoing retail analysis, and gathering customer and competitor intelligence. Inventory & Replenishment: Collaborate with customers to assess inventory status, replenishment needs, and historical trends. Understand customer scorecard & KPI metrics and their impact on near- and long-term demand to the sales team. Sales & Operations Planning Support: Assist the customer team during Sales & Operating Planning and Business Planning processes, including data transfer into templates. Pricing Data Management: Monitor, update, and communicate customer pricing data, including trade grids as required. Reporting & Insights: Develop and present weekly reports on POS, trade stock, and promotional activities to provide insights for business decision-making. Vendor Support Programs: Assist with promotional management, ensuring accurate allocation of promotional funding and reconciling spend versus projections. Administrative Support: Assist NSM members with administrative aspects of retailer relationships, including, but not limited to: new product line forms, allocation reviews, promotion templates, and vendor support monitoring. Promo Activity Insights: Consolidate weekly retail customer and competitor flyer activity, providing insights on promotional efforts. POS Data Integrity: Upload POS data and ensure data integrity and accuracy. Special Projects & Ad-Hoc Requests: Manage special projects and ad-hoc tasks as required. Open Order Reporting: Support major accounts with customized open order reporting and analysis. Market Insights & Forecasting: Develop consumer and category insights to drive actionable plans. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, finance, and demand planning teams to support sales strategy, forecasting, promotional insights, and assortment reviews. Sales Support: Act as backup support and liaison to customer replenishment analysts with category inventory inquiries and liaise with internal teams (CS, Product Marketing, Logistics) to address customer concerns. Tools & Processes: Utilize CRM, Oracle, Excel, and Vendor Portals (CTC - Vendor Gateway & PDX / Walmart Canada, Retail Link, THD - Vendor Hub) daily to monitor and streamline processes. Qualifications: Education: University Degree (Business preferred). Experience: 1-3 years of related work experience; the ability to understand business modeling is critical. Knowledge in retail supply chain is considered an asset.; Key Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, advanced spreadsheet modeling Knowledge of CRM, Oracle, and vendor portals (Retail Link, SupplierHub, Vendor Gateway/PDX) is a plus. Plans and executes multiple projects with strong attention to timeliness, metrics and accuracy Successfully builds and maintains relationships in a collaborative team environment Ability to present effectively in large groups Excellent communication, time management and prioritization skills. Ability to prioritize and deliver against deadlines Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work effectively under pressure. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present effectively in large groups. Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently and in team environments. Work Environment: Collaborative team-oriented work, but with the ability to work remotely; occasionally travel to customer site maybe required