More Retail - Business Analyst - Buying & Merchandising

Experience : 2-5 years

About More Retail:

More Retail Pvt. Ltd. is one of India's largest and fastest-growing omni-channel food and grocery retailers, operating a wide network of supermarkets and dark stores across multiple cities. With a strong partnership ecosystem, customer-first approach, and technology-enabled retail operations, More Retail is focused on delivering superior value, assortment, convenience, and customer experience to millions of customers across India.

Role Purpose:

The Business Analyst will support the Buying & Merchandising function by generating actionable insights, driving data-based decision-making, and improving category performance across stores and omni-channel platforms. The role will work closely with Buyers, Merchandisers, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams to analyze sales, margins, inventory, pricing, promotions, and customer behavior to optimize business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Business & Category Analytics:

- Analyze category, brand, SKU, and store-level performance to identify growth opportunities and business risks.

- Track key business metrics including sales, gross margin, inventory turns, stock cover, sell-through, markdowns, and category profitability.

- Develop periodic business reviews and performance dashboards for leadership teams.

- Identify assortment gaps and recommend actions to improve category productivity.

Buying & Merchandising Support:

- Partner with Buyers and Category Managers to support assortment planning and category strategy.

- Analyze pricing competitiveness, promotional effectiveness, and market trends.

- Support new product launches through business case preparation and post-launch performance tracking.

- Evaluate vendor and brand performance using predefined KPIs.

Inventory & Demand Insights:

- Monitor inventory health and identify overstock, slow-moving, and stock-out situations.

- Support demand forecasting and replenishment planning through analytical insights.

- Work with Supply Chain teams to improve product availability while optimizing inventory investment.

Reporting & Automation:

- Create and maintain business dashboards and automated reports using BI tools.

- Standardize reporting frameworks and improve data accuracy across systems.

- Drive process improvements through automation and analytics-driven solutions.

Stakeholder Management:

- Collaborate with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Store Operations, E-commerce, and Technology teams.

- Present insights and recommendations to business stakeholders in a concise and actionable manner.

- Support leadership with ad-hoc analyses and strategic projects.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA preferred.

Experience:

2- 5 years of experience in Business Analytics, Category Analytics, Merchandising Analytics, Retail Analytics, or Commercial Analytics. Experience in Retail, FMCG, E-commerce, Grocery, or Consumer businesses preferred. Exposure to Buying, Merchandising, Category Management, or Supply Chain functions will be an advantage.

Technical Skills:

- Advanced SQL

- Power BI / Tableau / Looker

- Data visualization and dashboarding

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Understanding of retail KPIs and merchandising metrics

- Experience working with large datasets and ERP systems.

Why Join More Retail?:

- Opportunity to work with one of India's fastest-growing omni-channel grocery retailers.

- Exposure to large-scale retail analytics, category management, and merchandising decisions.

- Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive business growth.

- Be part of a high-growth organization focused on innovation, customer obsession, collaboration, and operational excellence.

This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy combining data, business understanding, and commercial decision-making to drive category growth and customer value.