THE ROLE
As a Business Analyst at Bestsecret, you will identify operational gaps and inefficiencies across our Merchandising and Allocation functions, then design and build automated, data-driven processes to directly improve critical KPIs (sell thru%, stock turn and optimum stock levels). You’ll work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Pricing, Allocation, and Store Operations teams to replace manual workflows with systematic, scalable solutions that drive measurable business impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and collaborate with Merchandising, Allocation, and Store Operations to design and implement automated, systematic approaches that replace manual workflows and enable faster, better-informed business decisions.
- Develop Excel and Power BI tools and dashboards to automate merchandising and allocation decisions and track KPI improvements.
- Partner closely with the Allocation team to enhance inventory distribution strategies using data insights.
- Analyse store-level performance to inform better allocation decisions and product mix optimization.
- Lead cross-functional projects supporting new store launches and expansion initiatives; create project plans, track deliverables, and manage stakeholder communication.
- Identify gaps in current systems and tools; recommend and help implement solutions.
- Train teams on new tools and processes to ensure adoption.
YOUR BACKGROUND
- 3+ years in Business Analysis, Operations, Retail Planning, or Data Analytics roles, ideally in multi channel retail, or fast-growing organizations.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Proven track record in improving processes and delivering measurable business impact through analytics and automation.
- Experience with retail allocation, inventory management, or merchandising planning is a strong advantage.
- Complex formulas, scenario analysis, data modeling, able to build sophisticated analytical tools.
- Experience in building Power BI dashboards and basic knowledge of SQL.
- Creative, self-directed approach to identifying and solving business challenges.
- Fluent in both English and German.
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