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Allegion Retail Business Analyst - Remote (CST or EST Time Zones) in Remote, Wisconsin
Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
Retail Business Analyst – Remote WI or CST or EST Time Zones
Retail Business Analyst
The Retail Business Analyst is responsible for account demand planning & product forecasting, order management, and providing robust data analytics & reporting to ensure account success and decision confidence. This highly analytical account facing position requires strong project management, prioritization, and communication skills, strong experience with demand planning/forecasting and order management, and a working knowledge of retailer processes and systems. S/he communicates well across various levels of a retail organization, including store associates, business analysts and buyers. The position directly supports the account sales leader and works closely with Channel Marketing and Field Sales teams to ensure success, leveraging strong relationships across internal functions including Sales, Finance, IT, Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations.
What You Will Do:
Account Management & Operations
Build and closely manage relationships with customers at the analyst level; ensure strong communication if/as needed with the buying organization; work across other retailer functions if/as needed including space planning, merchandising, store operations, omni-channel, supply chain and retailer-based vendor resources
Identify and lead implementation of internal best practices cross functionality that improve customer experience within assigned account
Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external customers and stakeholders
Assist account sales leader with account planning and strategy development, assortment planning and optimization, pricing and related activities
Lead account forecasting activities; utilize strong analytical and concise communication skills when speaking to business performance, drivers and impacts (financial and operational)
Partner with Supply Chain & Operations partners to ensure smooth product logistics, mitigate challenges, and help enhance forecasting processes.
Manage vendor compliance reporting and monthly disputes/claims processes
Plan and smoothly execute product transitions with minimal customer impact (strong replenishment plan)
Support Channel Marketing to ensure SKU information is updated and maintained in retailer systems, and ensure POGs are setup and maintained properly and maintains integrity; assist Channel Marketing and Field Team when necessary to ensure flawless execution of projects, resets, and in-store events
Assist Channel Marketing as needed with supplies and merchandising materials for Field Sales Team to ensure stores receive materials in a timely manner.
SME on account operational requirements and portal navigation
Data Analytics & Reporting
Utilizing internal and external data reporting systems, provide detailed weekly analysis of replenishment orders to maximize inventory turns, fill rate and service level both internally and externally through better forecasting and communication
Create and analyze weekly and monthly business reporting for key stakeholders which includes category and SKU trend analysis, SKU level forecast accuracy, fill rate, compliance adherence, point-of-sale performance, demand planning/forecasting creation, margin, return on advertising investment, etc.
Identify trends, develop data supported hypothesis, outline key risks and opportunities, and make actionable recommendations to key stakeholders within the organization.
Analyze operational, inventory and consumer demand data to provide actionable KPIs to gain efficiencies, minimize non-compliance issues and improve key metrics
Provide category review planning data and reporting to identify help risks and opportunities; lead analytical presentations, identifying performance trends, drivers and projected future impact
Assist Channel marketing with promotional post-performance ROI reporting if/as needed
What You Need to Succeed:
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, marketing, data analytics, or related field preferred
2+ years of analytical sales, demand planning, project execution and/or related experience; past retail channel business analyst experience preferred but not required.
Familiarity and/or working experience with forecast development, identifying variance drivers, and root cause analysis and resolution preferred but not required
Strong math and advanced Excel knowledge, skills and experience in extracting data from multiple sources to create/discern actionable insights
Ability to apply principals of logical thinking to solve a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Must be prepared to function within a fast paced, customer focused organization that is committed to cooperation, collaboration, and interdependence among diversified businesses and functions.
Attention to detail to ensure data accuracy critical to building stakeholder credibility
Ability to multi-task and be organized to manage multiple deadlines from various people on a daily basis
Strong relationship building and communication skills; highly motivated with excellent organization and execution skills
Ability to work effectively leveraging resources across multiple functions and geographies. Understanding of manufacturing, operations, finance, marketing, and product lifecycle management.
A willingness to work collaboratively in a small solutions-oriented team with a passion to deliver results and exceed expectations.
Remote-based position with ability to travel up to 20%
Candidates must reside in the CST or EST US Time Zones, preferred location Wisconsin
Why Work for Us?
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
What You’ll Get from Us:
A commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: making a difference and leading with purpose
High energy, influential, cross collaborative team environment
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching.
Customized individual development plans and growth maps to help you unlock your full potential and career graph with Allegion.
Competitive base salary
Health, dental and other insurance coverage, helping you "be safe, be healthy"
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can "serve others, not yourself"
Compensation : This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
The expected Base Salary Range: $65,900 - $116,600. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Apply Today!
Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!
Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.
We Celebrate Who We Are!
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (Careers@Allegion.com) .
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