Business Analyst

About the Role

United Homeware Company is seeking a Business Analyst to join their team in Al Khobar, Eastern Region. This full-time position involves analyzing business performance, developing reporting tools, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making across various departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, profit, quantity, margin, and other key performance indicators (KPIs) across stores, categories, and sales channels.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated reports to enhance reporting efficiency and data visibility.
• Prepare weekly trade meeting reports, covering Week-to-Date (WTD), Month-to-Date (MTD), and Year-to-Date (YTD) performance, including key findings and areas requiring action.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and Like-for-Like (LFL) performance from the previous year, identify gaps, and highlight improvement opportunities.
• Analyze store and category performance, top-selling items, slow-moving stock, aging stock, and rate of sale (ROS).
• Monitor key store KPIs, including traffic, transactions, conversion rate, and average selling price (ASP).
• Analyze sales trends and historical performance to support forecasting and business planning.
• Coordinate with Planning, Category, Operations, Marketing, E-Commerce, and other departments to review performance and follow up on agreed actions.
• Identify business risks, performance gaps, and growth opportunities, providing recommendations to management.
• Validate data accuracy and consistency across reporting systems and dashboards.
• Prepare performance summaries and management reports to support business reviews and decision-making.
• Track action plans and evaluate their impact on business performance.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in a business analyst role or a similar analytical position.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into actionable insights.

Skills and Tools

• Proficiency in developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and automated reports.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with various internal departments.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, offering an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team within the retail sector.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.