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Senior Business Planning & Analytics Analyst
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Company Description
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
The candidate’s responsibility is delivering accurate and insightful sales, margin, and inventory planning and forecasting across the business. The role supports the development of data driven strategies by conducting detailed analysis, generating clear performance insights, and enhancing reporting and planning tools. This position prepares high quality analytical narratives, business recommendations, and performance materials that enable informed decision making. The candidate also collaborates with cross functional stakeholders to ensure alignment on key assumptions and business indicators, while providing timely analytical support for ad hoc analysis and management presentations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Data Analysis: Analyze sales, margin, and inventory performance to identify trends and insights that support business decision making. Strengthen reporting tools and analytical models to improve visibility and accuracy of performance metrics.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare the forecasts by consolidating assumptions and validating inputs from cross functional teams. Maintain and refine planning models to improve forecasting reliability and support annual budgeting cycles.
- Reporting: Prepare sections of recurring business reports and management presentations, summarizing key findings, trends, and implications. Draft performance storylines and ensure data accuracy in reporting materials.
- Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators, analyze variances, and highlight risks or opportunities. Provide initial interpretations of business performance to support operational and strategic discussions.
- Collaboration: Work closely with finance, merchandising, retail, marketing, supply chain, and other partners to align assumptions, insights, and business priorities. Participate in workinglevel meetings and coordinate required inputs.
- Strategic Planning: Contribute analytical inputs for strategic and operational planning cycles. Support scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate business drivers and potential outcomes.
- Market Research: Conduct research on industry trends, competitive dynamics, and macroeconomic factors across APAC. Summarize key findings and highlight implications for planning and strategy.
- Ad hoc Analysis: Perform ad hoc analyses to support urgent business needs. Deliver clear, structured insights and escalate uncertainties where appropriate.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Educational Background
- Bachelor's or above in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Skills and Competencies
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in data analysis tools and software such as Excel, SAP, and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Oracle).
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication to interact with various stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and reporting.
Experience
- 5 years of experience in business analysis, financial planning, or a related field.
- Understanding of the retail or store planning industry can be beneficial .
- Experience working with various departments such as marketing, operations, and IT to align business strategies.
- Fluent in English and Mandarin.
