Principal Business Analyst

Overview

We are hiring a Principal Business Analyst - Retail Decision Intelligence who can translate retail business challenges into data-driven decision frameworks. The role requires deep understanding of retail operations, Ginesys-like ERP workflows, MIS processes, and persona-wise analytics needs. You will work closely with retailers, product teams, and data teams to design scalable analytic solutions used across multiple retail brands.

Key Responsibilities

Understand retail workflows, ERP entities, and cross-module relationships (Buying, Merchandising, Stores, SCM, Finance).

Engage with retailers to identify decision-making pain points and convert them into metrics, KPIs, and analytical dimensions.

Build persona-wise decision frameworks (CEO, Merchandiser, Store Manager, SCM Head, Finance, etc.).

Identify data patterns, correlations, trends, and exceptions to drive actionable insights.

Collaborate with product teams to design configurable, scalable analytic solutions across multiple retailers.

Understand data warehousing concepts for ingesting data from heterogeneous systems.

Use advanced SQL for deriving insights, problem diagnosis, and business analysis.

Leverage AI tools for faster insight generation, summarization, and solution design.

Communicate insights clearly to business and leadership stakeholders.

Required Skills

Strong retail domain knowledge (mandatory).

Experience in MIS / analytics / BI / merchandising / retail operations.

Excellent analytical thinking and love for numbers.

Proficiency in SQL (CTEs, analytical functions, complex queries).

Understanding of data structuring, warehousing, and cross-system data flows.

AI-native mindset — ability to work efficiently with AI tools.

Excellent communication, stakeholder interaction, and presentation skills.

Fast learner with strong problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Background

Experience working with retail ERP / POS / OMS / WMS systems.

Exposure to BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).

Experience designing decision-making dashboards or frameworks in a retail environment.

Why Join Us?

Build the next-generation AI-enabled retail analytics & decision intelligence platform.

Work directly with top retail brands and CXO teams.

High-impact role shaping scalable solutions used across the retail industry.