Senior Sales Operations & Business Intelligence Analyst

Lepley Recruiting Services is partnering with a leading organization to identify a Senior Sales Operations & Business Intelligence Analyst. This remote position supports executive leadership through advanced analytics, forecasting, and business intelligence, driving strategic business decisions and improving reporting automation.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze national, regional, and store-level sales performance to identify trends, opportunities, and business risks
• Develop executive dashboards, KPI reporting, and business intelligence solutions
• Monitor inventory performance, customer demand, and sell-through metrics across multiple sales channels
• Build and maintain forecasting models to improve inventory planning and sales accuracy
• Analyze POS, inventory, and operational data to support executive decision-making
• Import, validate, organize, and manage large datasets from multiple business systems
• Develop automated reporting tools and recurring executive reports that simplify complex business information
• Utilize AI platforms to automate reporting, improve workflows, and increase operational efficiency
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and automation throughout the business
• Support new product launches, merchandising initiatives, Product Line Reviews, and operational projects
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives while tracking project milestones and measuring business performance
• Deliver actionable recommendations that improve sales performance, profitability, and operational efficiency

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Financial Analysis, or Supply Chain
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Power Query, Power Pivot, Dynamic Arrays, dashboard development, forecasting models, and complex formulas
• Experience with Business Intelligence platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio, or similar tools
• Hands-on experience utilizing AI platforms including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, or similar technologies
• Exceptional analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written, verbal, and executive presentation skills
• Ability to simplify complex data and communicate actionable business insights
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting large national retail accounts