Business Analyst III

AAFES

$80K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in retail operations or management; or a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated understanding of store-level processes, merchandising, and inventory management.
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects from inception to completion.
  • Strong business acumen regarding operational challenges and opportunities.
  • Ability to implement sustainable process improvements across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with departments and contractors for program and project implementation.
  • Develop and analyze business policies based on operational insights.
  • Conduct research and design project frameworks based on business needs.
  • Act as the liaison between vendors, stores, and corporate personnel.
  • Identify inefficiencies and propose operational enhancements.

Benefits

  • PCS authorized for eligible associates.
  • Relocation entitlements/allowances available, including potential lump sum payment of $15,000.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This is a lead analyst position. The associate will develop expertise and often will manage corporate retail programs and/or projects. They will be able to extract data and either direct or create an analysis of the data. This position will often be the main point of contact to vendors, stores, and HQ personnel.

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

  • PCS authorized for eligible associates. Relocation entitlements/allowances may vary./Lump Sum Payment of ($15,000) May be Authorized
Technical (Preferred/Required Skills/Systems):
  • Retail Operations Experience Required: Demonstrated experience in retail operations with a strong understanding of store-level processes, merchandising, inventory management, customer service, compliance requirements, and key business performance metrics.
  • Project Management Experience Required: Proven experience within cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation, including scope development, stakeholder management, process improvement, risk mitigation, and results measurement.
  • Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate operational challenges and opportunities from both a retail and business perspective, balancing customer experience, associate workload, compliance requirements, and financial performance.
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset: Experience identifying inefficiencies, developing process improvements, and implementing sustainable solutions that drive operational excellence across multiple locations or business functions.
  • Store Operations Knowledge: Strong understanding of how retail stores operate day-to-day, including the impact of corporate initiatives, training, communications, technology, and operational processes on store execution and performance


Job Qualifications

Five years of experience in retail operations/management, inventory management, procurement and/or developing business policies, programs and strategies.

Or

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in retail operations/management, inventory management, procurement and/or developing business policies, programs and strategies.

*Specific experience or skills may be required by the hiring manager depending on area where position is assigned.

Degree (one of):
  • BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Preferred

  • Major/Minor (one of):
  • BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Preferred
  • RETAIL MGMT - Preferred


  • Major Duties

    Cooperates and coordinates with the other departments and contractors in the preparation of the analysis, research, design, development, conversion and implementation of programs, projects and/or systems.
    Develops business policies.
    Analyzes business conditions.
    Performs other duties as assigned

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