Business Systems Analyst

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

. Partner with Merchandising, Buying, Planning, Allocation, and Technology teams to deliver reporting and analytics solutions .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering end-to-end reporting and analytics solutions within a retail environment, with a strong understanding of retail concepts and business processes. Capable of performing system and data analysis, creating automated reports, and effectively communicating with diverse teams.

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Retail ExperienceReporting And Analytics SolutionsSystem And Data AnalysisMicroStrategy KnowledgeInterpersonal And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Reporting SolutionsData AnalysisAutomated ReportingBusiness Requirements DocumentationBI System AnalysisTestingTrainingQlik ReportingMS-SQLExcel

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAbility To Work Under PressureEffective PrioritizationTeam CollaborationNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

MicroStrategyMS-SQLQlikExcelIsland Pacific Merchandising

Industry Keywords

Retail ConceptsMerchandisingPlanningAllocationPromotional Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Merchandising, Buying, Planning, Allocation, and Technology teams to deliver reporting and analytics solutions
Support informed business decisions and key promotional and planning initiatives
Deliver end-to-end reporting and analytics solutions in a retail environment
Perform system and data analysis
Create and automate reports
Document business requirements
Troubleshoot and resolve issues for merchandising and planning partners
Support merchandise promotions processes and Anthropologie Planning teams
Learn and support the current BI landscape and recommend continuous improvements
Anticipate and identify issues that may prevent deliverables and implement corrective actions
Perform BI system analysis, design, development, testing, and training
Communicate and coordinate project activities with business, technical, and IT organizations
Assess projects, identify essential tasks, dynamically reprioritize work, evaluate alternatives, and provide solutions
Negotiate and persuade groups with diverse perspectives to gain cooperation and achieve merchandise objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of Retail concepts and business processes
Minimum 2 years of Retail experience
Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines
Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization
Strong attention to detail with emphasis on both quality and speed
Ability to prioritize work effectively and handle multiple competing demands
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
MicroStrategy knowledge is preferred but not required
Access and MS-SQL knowledge is a plus
Previous working knowledge of at least one of: Island Pacific Merchandising, Qlik reporting, or Excel is a plus
Must be able to work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; the posting states Remote: No

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings