[Remote] E-commerce Business Analyst
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. La Tourangelle is a family producer of high-quality artisan oils and salad dressings, seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Business Data Analyst to enhance visibility and forecasting accuracy across digital channels. The role involves demand forecasting, identifying business risks and opportunities, and translating complex data into actionable recommendations to improve operational and commercial outcomes.ResponsibilitiesOwn forecasting and demand planning across e-commerce channels using historical sales data, promotional calendars, seasonality, inventory trends, and marketplace dynamicsContinuously improve forecast accuracy and identify risks related to inventory health, out-of-stocks, excess inventory, and promotional timingPartner closely with supply chain, operations, and sales teams to align forecasts with inventory planning and operational executionMonitor demand fluctuations and proactively recommend corrective actions or adjustmentsAnalyze SKU, channel, and promotional performance to identify growth opportunities and operational risksMonitor key profitability drivers including COGS, freight, marketplace fees, returns, advertising investments, and promotional performanceEvaluate pricing and promotional effectiveness to balance competitiveness, revenue growth, and margin performanceTranslate analytical findings into operational and commercial recommendations that improve business outcomesSupport performance analysis across Amazon, Shopify, Walmart Marketplace, and other e-commerce platformsMonitor marketplace trends, customer behavior, competitive activity, and channel performance metricsIdentify opportunities to improve product visibility, conversion, profitability, and operational execution across marketplacesPartner with marketing and e-commerce leadership to evaluate advertising performance and promotional effectivenessBuild and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and forecasting models that improve business visibility and decision-makingDeliver clear, actionable insights to leadership and cross-functional stakeholdersSimplify complex data into practical business recommendations that drive execution and accountabilityIdentify root causes behind performance changes and recommend corrective actionsPartner strategically with marketing, operations, finance, and supply chain teams to improve forecasting accuracy and overall business performanceSupport cross-functional planning initiatives and operational decision-making through data-driven insightsOperate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities and ambiguitySkillsBachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Analytics, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field2–5 years of experience in data analytics, demand planning, forecasting, business analytics, or related commercial rolesStrong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills including forecasting, scenario modeling, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysisAbility to identify trends, solve problems independently, and translate data into actionable business recommendationsStrong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence decisions across technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong understanding of marketplace business dynamics, including CPG or online retail environmentsComfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with shifting priorities and ambiguityExperience working with forecasting, inventory planning, pricing analysis, or profitability analysis strongly preferredExperience with Python, SQL, and BI tools for reporting automation, forecasting support, workflow optimization, and data analysis is highly valuedExperience with Amazon, Shopify, Walmart Marketplace, retail media platforms, or other e-commerce environments is strongly preferred, but candidates with strong analytical, forecasting, or business intelligence backgrounds from adjacent industries are also encouraged to applyBenefitsBonusBenefitsCompany OverviewLa Tourangelle has been cultivating the art of oil making since 1867. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Woodland, CA, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://latourangelle.com/.