[Remote] Business Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ZURU Edge is a rapidly growing company in the consumer goods sector, seeking a Business Analyst to support their Walmart account. The role involves analyzing sales performance, managing trade reporting, and collaborating with various teams to drive strategic decisions.ResponsibilitiesOwn weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc trade performance reporting across key retail customersBuild and maintain dashboards and scorecards that track sell-out, distribution, share of shelf, and promotional upliftMonitor and report on sales KPIs versus targets, identifying risks and opportunities and presenting findings to the wider commercial teamServe as the 'single source of truth' for your portfolio's sales data, ensuring consistency across internal reporting and customer submissionsAnalyse promotional activity and calculate incremental ROI, comparing results against forecast and prior period to evaluate effectivenessSupport the development and post-evaluation of Joint Business Plan (JBP) activities, quantifying customer investment and returnFlag promotion compliance issues and track retailer execution in-store and onlinePrepare customer-ready category and brand presentations to support range reviews, line extensions, and new product listingsLeverage scan data and shopper insights (Quantium, NIQ/NielsenIQ, Circana/IRI) to build compelling category stories that support FMCG or beauty ranging decisionsTrack distribution gains and losses across SKUs, flagging delisted lines and recommending corrective strategiesSupport NPD (new product development) launches by modelling sales projections, tracking sell-in, and reporting on early sell-out performancePartner with Marketing to align promotional calendars, measure campaign performance, and support activation planningWork with Supply Chain and Demand Planning to flag forecast variances and ensure stock availability during key promotional periodsCollaborate with Finance on trade spend accuracy, budget tracking, and monthly P&L commentarySupport the broader Sales team with ad-hoc analysis, competitive benchmarking, and market intelligenceSkillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced: PivotTables, XLOOKUP, modelling) and PowerPoint the ability to build clean, insight-led slides under pressure is a mustExperience with at least one major retail data platform: Quantium, NIQ/NielsenIQ Scan, Circana/IRI, Coles 360, or similarStrong commercial instincts you can look at a number and know whether it's telling a good story or hiding a problemExcellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple data streams and deadlines simultaneouslyConfident communicator who can distil complex data into clear, concise insights for non-analytical audiences1–3 years of experience in a Sales Analyst, Category Analyst, Commercial Analyst, or Account Executive support role ideally within FMCG, beauty, personal care, or consumer healthcareExperience working directly with major grocery or pharmacy retailersA Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, or a related disciplineExperience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or TableauBenefits🌱 Culture for Growth🌎 Global Opportunities💡 Surrounded by an A Player Team💰 Competitive RemunerationCompany OverviewZURU Edge is a manufacturing company that assists with NPD, production, sustainability, and supply chain. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Auckland, Auckland, NZL, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://zuruedge.com/.