Overview:
We are a growing e-commerce company specializing in Amazon commodities and marketplace sales. We leverage data-driven decision-making to identify profitable purchasing opportunities, optimize inventory levels, and support business growth. We are seeking a highly analytical professional with recent Amazon marketplace experience to support our buying team through data analysis, forecasting, and business intelligence reporting. The Data Analyst / Business Analyst will play a critical role in supporting purchasing decisions by analyzing supplier offers, evaluating product profitability, forecasting inventory needs, and generating actionable business insights. The ideal candidate has extensive Amazon marketplace experience, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to transform large datasets into clear recommendations that improve purchasing and inventory decisions. This role is primarily internal-facing and will work closely with the buying team to provide accurate, timely, and data-driven recommendations.
Schedule:
- Part-time (Approximately 4 hours per day)
- Must be available during U.S. business hours
- Preferred overlap between 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Key Responsibilities:
Amazon Product & Profitability Analysis
- Analyze supplier product offers and determine profitability potential.
- Calculate margins, fees, costs, and projected returns.
- Evaluate product opportunities based on sales velocity and market demand.
- Identify profitable inventory purchasing opportunities.
Inventory Forecasting & Planning
- Review historical sales trends and performance metrics.
- Develop inventory forecasts and purchasing projections.
- Recommend purchase quantities based on demand and inventory turnover.
- Monitor inventory performance and identify replenishment needs.
Business Intelligence & Reporting
- Create and maintain analytical reports and dashboards.
- Present actionable insights to support buyer decision-making.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics.
- Identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
Process Improvement
- Assist in developing scalable reporting systems and workflows.
- Support automation initiatives and future analytics platform development.
- Document analytical processes and reporting methodologies.
- Recommend improvements to increase efficiency and decision accuracy.
Required Qualifications:
- Recent Amazon marketplace experience (within the last 2 years preferred).
- Strong data analysis and business intelligence background.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable recommendations.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting Amazon wholesale, arbitrage, or commodity-based operations.
- Inventory planning and forecasting experience.
- E-commerce analytics background.
- Experience working with large datasets and automation tools.
Success Metrics:
Within the first 30–60 days, success will be measured by:
- Accurate analysis of supplier offers and profitability opportunities.
- Timely delivery of reports and recommendations.
- Improved inventory forecasting accuracy.
- Actionable insights that support purchasing decisions.
- Well-documented reporting processes and workflows.
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
Core Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking
- Business Acumen
- Attention to Detail
- Data Interpretation
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement
- Accountability
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Results Orientation
