Retail Sales Analyst

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.

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