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Remote Data Analyst / HR
The Nations 2nd largest Technical Staffing and Services Firm, has an opening for a Remote Analyst at a global leader in retail pharmacy for a 6‑month contract with the opportunity for extension or conversion.
Summary The Walgreens Merchandise Planning Analytics team manages reporting, analysis, and tool building for the Walgreens Merchandising team. They support a team of 100+ merchants and 40+ planners to optimize performance of the Walgreens Front End (non‑Pharmacy) businesses.
Work Environment
100% remote – must work in CST
8 am–5 pm (9‑hour day with one‑hour lunch break 12 pm–1 pm). Hours can be flexible, but minimally require 30 hours a week to fulfill business needs.
Responsibilities
Own Brand (private label) reporting, recapping, tracking, and analysis, including ad‑hoc analysis based on business needs
Item‑level historical analysis and recapping
Item‑level future‑looking forecast
Scope includes thousands of Own Brand items at item‑level
System/tool used is Excel
Project involves complex Excel formulas and ability to synthesize large data sets into meaningful executive recaps
Top Must‑Have Skills
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3–5 years of experience in analytics, data science, finance, financial analysis, assortment planning, retail, procurement/purchasing, merchandising (one or more)
Minimum 3 years experience in data analytics or related field with strong understanding of retail merchandising basics (e.g., category management) and merchandising organization structures and processes
Outstanding analytical and problem‑solving skills partnered with storytelling finesse
Ability to conduct complex quantitative analysis and build analytical models using Microsoft Excel
Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly both verbally and in writing via Microsoft PowerPoint
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
Ability to develop effective working relationships with Merchandising, Planning, Finance and other stakeholders
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing work priorities
Retro math background; skills such as item‑level forecasting based on demand patterns or sell‑through/sales/profit goals, knowledge of sales by type and AUR impacts, all inventory and sales metrics
Intermediate/Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (e.g., SUM, SUMIFS, SUBTOTALS, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Macros, Pivot tables) – CRITICAL SKILL NEEDED FOR ROLE, most work will be done in Excel
Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Top Nice‑to‑Have Skills
MBA preferred; STEM degree a plus
Data science experience
Retail experience
SQL coding, Microsoft Access, Macro building
Education / Experience Requirements
3–5 years experience in Analytics or Data Science, Merchandising background
Equal Opportunities Optimere is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Optimere does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable law.
PLEASE NOTE Optimere is unable to sponsor visas at this time. You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident authorized to work in the U.S.
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The Nations 2nd largest Technical Staffing and Services Firm, has an opening for a Remote Analyst at a global leader in retail pharmacy for a 6‑month contract with the opportunity for extension or conversion.
Summary The Walgreens Merchandise Planning Analytics team manages reporting, analysis, and tool building for the Walgreens Merchandising team. They support a team of 100+ merchants and 40+ planners to optimize performance of the Walgreens Front End (non‑Pharmacy) businesses.
Work Environment
100% remote – must work in CST
8 am–5 pm (9‑hour day with one‑hour lunch break 12 pm–1 pm). Hours can be flexible, but minimally require 30 hours a week to fulfill business needs.
Responsibilities
Own Brand (private label) reporting, recapping, tracking, and analysis, including ad‑hoc analysis based on business needs
Item‑level historical analysis and recapping
Item‑level future‑looking forecast
Scope includes thousands of Own Brand items at item‑level
System/tool used is Excel
Project involves complex Excel formulas and ability to synthesize large data sets into meaningful executive recaps
Top Must‑Have Skills
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3–5 years of experience in analytics, data science, finance, financial analysis, assortment planning, retail, procurement/purchasing, merchandising (one or more)
Minimum 3 years experience in data analytics or related field with strong understanding of retail merchandising basics (e.g., category management) and merchandising organization structures and processes
Outstanding analytical and problem‑solving skills partnered with storytelling finesse
Ability to conduct complex quantitative analysis and build analytical models using Microsoft Excel
Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly both verbally and in writing via Microsoft PowerPoint
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
Ability to develop effective working relationships with Merchandising, Planning, Finance and other stakeholders
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing work priorities
Retro math background; skills such as item‑level forecasting based on demand patterns or sell‑through/sales/profit goals, knowledge of sales by type and AUR impacts, all inventory and sales metrics
Intermediate/Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (e.g., SUM, SUMIFS, SUBTOTALS, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Macros, Pivot tables) – CRITICAL SKILL NEEDED FOR ROLE, most work will be done in Excel
Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Top Nice‑to‑Have Skills
MBA preferred; STEM degree a plus
Data science experience
Retail experience
SQL coding, Microsoft Access, Macro building
Education / Experience Requirements
3–5 years experience in Analytics or Data Science, Merchandising background
Equal Opportunities Optimere is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Optimere does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable law.
PLEASE NOTE Optimere is unable to sponsor visas at this time. You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident authorized to work in the U.S.
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