Business Analyst OC-02

Technologies: Business Analyst, Retail, Anaplan

Locations available: LatAm

Our partner is looking for talented individuals that are ready for the next step in their career, we offer a collaborative professional environment as full of rewarding experiences as it is of challenges.

You can expect to work on multiple projects, work with a cross-functional team, and are transparent about time and tasks to help clients understand the progress of their projects.

Candidates must LOVE helping people, solving business problems, and pushing themselves to slay the next beast of a project.

Job Summary

Join a fast-paced retail technology environment where youll lead process improvements, empower users through hands-on training, and translate business needs into smart, scalable planning solutions. Your expertise will directly influence decision-making across merchandising and inventory operations.

Job Responsibilities

Identify and drive process improvement opportunities in retail planning and allocation through strategic use of technology

Analyze business requirements and collaborate with IT teams to design, implement, and enhance systems supporting inventory planning

Serve as the primary liaison between business users, software vendors, and developers to ensure user needs are met

Provide first-level support for high-priority system issues within planning and allocation functions

Deliver training to end-users on new system features, updates, and changes, ensuring user adoption and functional understanding

Integrate best practices into system enhancements to optimize cost, efficiency, and productivity

Leverage data analysis to support business decisions and ensure alignment with planning goals and strategy

Job Requirements

Great English proficiency (B2+ Written and spoken)

5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst , ideally within retail or consumer goods industries

Impeccable punctuality (schedules are flexible but being in time for meetings is crucial)

Proven track record in training users and facilitating system adoption

Bachelors degree in Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Strong knowledge of retail planning processes, including: Budget Planning, Merchandising Financial Planning, Assortment Planning, Volume Planning, Post-season Hindsight Analysis

Experience in both functional and IT environments within the retail sector

Familiarity with retail-specific tools (e.g., Anaplan, Blue Yonder Allocation Tool)

Experience working in Agile teams using tools like JIRA, understanding of software development lifecycle

Knowledge of sprint planning systems like JIIRA to follow agile methodology and the software development life cycle.

Nice to have

Experience with Anaplan model building

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time consultancy, with up to 40 weekly hours during regular business times. We operate under a flexible core hours policy to accommodate various schedules, allowing consultants to perform during their peak productivity times. Additionally, we offer the flexibility to work remotely.