Business Analyst - Product Development

$132,000 - $145,000/Yr

The Recruiting Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Business Analyst - Product Development role is designed for a professional who will collaborate with R&D and Merchandising teams to drive business issue discussions, define resolutions, and implement systems. This position is crucial for achieving project outcomes such as sales uplift, cost reduction, and operational efficiency improvements, particularly during the company's digital transformation efforts. The analyst will work closely with stakeholders across regions, especially in the US and Asia, to align priorities and deliver results on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Proactively involve business stakeholders such as R&D and MD teams to lead business issue identification and resolution discussions, ensuring project outcomes are met.
• Lead business process improvement initiatives, system implementation, and operational stabilization efforts.
• Facilitate discussions between US and overseas corporate offices to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Manage project outcomes, focusing on cost, schedule, and quality metrics.
• Oversee project budget management and vendor contract negotiations.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' business consulting or system implementation experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in the retail industry.
• Experience in business process analysis, issue identification, and future business process development.
• Experience in implementing merchandising systems.
• Knowledge of fashion industry product development.
• Some project management experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Salary range of $132,000 - $145,000 per year
• 10% bonus paid at 5% increments twice a year
• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options available
• Opportunity to work in a leading global apparel retailer