Business Analyst, Merchandise Operations

Our Customer is the largest U.S. beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. They are recognized for their commitment to personalized service, fun and inviting stores and an industry-leading Rewards loyalty program. Becoming the top national retailer offering the complete beauty experience, our customer continues to bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty.

We are seeking a Merchandise Operations Business Analyst on a contract basis to help support our client’s day to day business needs. This role is a hybrid setup, requiring 6 days of onsite work in Bolingbrook, IL each month.

The Merchandise Operations Business Analyst will manage the operation, maintenance, and support of defined business systems. This role will support the business and administer the system(s) to drive efficiencies and appropriately leverage the Merchandise system capabilities. The role will act as business liaison and support role for the Merchandise systems and work collaboratively with Sr/Lead Business Analyst and IT. This role will be responsible for providing system documentation, system administration, system UAT testing, and basic user support. They will determine and document various business requirements; provide/receive information and analysis from various business partners; and participate and support projects. This role will work with cross-functionally with multiple areas of the company such as IT, Supply Chain, HR, Finance/Accounting, and other areas.

What You'll Do:

• Primary user support and administrator to business partners (internal and/or external) through business requirements, documentation, enhancements, and implementation to ensure system stability and data accuracy
• Support Merchandising, MP&I, and Ecommerce use of the Merchandise system to ensure proper functionality, data, and results. Key role in defining system settings to ensure system performance is accurate and troubleshoot and solve issues that may arise, partnering with IT and other Merch Ops centers of excellence
• Manages the administration of the Merchandise system including reviewing and implementing changes in system parameters and formats; and coordinating and/or modifying system parameters, improvements and/or enhancements
• Address daily work tickets for Master Data team including invoice related issues (VIM). Resolve tickets or escalate to appropriate team member while maintaining 3-day ticket SLA.
• Implement consistent processes and resolutions for daily work tickets while adhering to SLA
• Assist Master Data team to ensure correct, consistent and complete Master Data that adheres to enterprise data governance fundamentals
• Participate in UAT and troubleshooting of various systems including SAP and PIM
• Supports/helps business partners by providing coordination and assistance such as interpretation of requirements; troubleshooting, requirements; and system definition
• Attention to detail and making connections between multiple topics (could also fit under job requirements)
• Ability to investigate/problem solve and get to the root cause of certain problems (could also fit under job requirements)

Must-haves:

• Minimum of one to two years direct work experience in business analysis, process improvement/best practices or ability to prove knowledge of best practices
• BA/BS or equivalent or previous work experience
• Working knowledge of Merchandising, Ecommerce, Omni-Channel and Supply Chain system and processes
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines while using analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Special Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficient in collaboration and strong sense of accountability
• Capability to work cross functionally with IT to assist in the translation of technical concepts into non-technical terms
• Demonstrated ability to take complex thoughts or ideas and simplify them for business or technical partners
• Retail business background with strong process and systems acumen
• Possesses the expert knowledge to identify opportunities for change and the ability to convey the need for change.
• Applied knowledge of applications development methodologies (SDLC)
• Preferred experience with SAP (S4 would be a plus)
• Preferred experience with PIM/PXM systems

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (including spouse & child), 401k, STD/LTD, AD&D, and Commuter Benefits program.

Please note: In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors who plan to be onsite to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines. At the point of offer, contractors will be required to attest their vaccination status.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.