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Retail Analyst jobs are open across grocery, fashion, big-box, and e-commerce retail at every level from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in merchandise planning, pricing analysis, and inventory analytics. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Requisition: 558800
Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike
Store Code: AP/AR Resale (5133419)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose:
The overall objective of this role is to drive financial performance by providing research, analytics, and recommendations on complex business modeling, non-standard management reporting, and impacts of changing accounting principles to business leadership.
Position requires vast expertise in multiple areas /disciplines both internal to finance as well as business partner functions and applies that expertise to the overall project/ function. As a contributing influencer of Margin performance via sales, vendor allowance and/or inventory performance, it is critical that the Analyst work with Category, Retail, Distribution, Pricing and Vendors to support the execution of comprehensive, cohesive, and well-integrated financial programs. They lead and research sales, inventory and margin/COGS issues and coordinate resources to bring resolution, create weekly and monthly scorecards and perform additional duties as needed Responsible for ensuring the accounting transactions required to adequately report and manage receivable and other revenue accounts are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Solves complex accounting, process, and system issues.
Performs complex analysis and account reconciliations. Works with department staff to review current processes and makes recommendations for process improvements. Works with business partners to design and implement revenue and reimbursement programs which include process and system solutions. Responsible for various reports, KPIs, and metrics for the Accounts Receivable department. Responsible for conducting business in accordance with ADUSA policies and procedures as well as Accounting Standard Practices.
Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. This position is based in one of our offices located in Carlisle, PA., or Salisbury, NC.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research, analyze, reconcile, audit and summarize financial data for use by management in making finance decisions and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Report productivity, margins, and expenditures that occur within the organization calculating accruals using business knowledge and extrapolations of historical data or future projections based on probability.
- Leads period close activities for assigned discipline maintaining current knowledge of specialize accounting and/or current tax laws and governmental regulations.
- Identifies and assesses financial variances based on knowledge and expertise providing insight and advice for senior management and other end users regarding accounting issues that arise from reconciliation or reported financial results.
- Compiles accurate period, quarterly, and annual reports ensuring accuracy of financial statements, and completes requests for non-standard reports.
- Serves as a technical resource during internal and external audit processes.
- Interactions are internal and external to the company at all levels and pertain to project / functional activities. Independently gains cooperation and commitment through personal persuasiveness.
- Analyze complex revenue and receivables accounts and negotiate with suppliers and customers to resolve billing disputes
- Partner with Category Management, Supply Chain, Retail Services, Banking, Information Technology, and all other business partners to identify and solve complex business issues
- Collaborates with business partners to design and implement revenue and reimbursement programs which include process and system solutions
- Answer Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet questions for assigned accounts and ensure completion of period-end checklist to ensure accurate reporting of income and receivables in the company's financial statements
- Responsible for ensuring the accounting transactions required to adequately report and manage receivable and other revenue accounts are completed in a timely and accurate manner, performing account analysis, and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
- Point of contact for 3rd party vendor relations for outsourced functions and drives and leads special projects for the department.
Qualifications:
- 4-5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, including accounts payable and account reconciliations
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate to all levels of management and outside vendors
- Ability to multitask several projects
- Strong organizational skills
- Customer-centric
- Strong Analytical skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- General Accounting knowledge required
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- SAP S4/Hanna
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $75,040 - $112,560
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Job Requisition: 558800
Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike
Store Code: AP/AR Resale (5133419)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose:
The overall objective of this role is to drive financial performance by providing research, analytics, and recommendations on complex business modeling, non-standard management reporting, and impacts of changing accounting principles to business leadership.
Position requires vast expertise in multiple areas /disciplines both internal to finance as well as business partner functions and applies that expertise to the overall project/ function. As a contributing influencer of Margin performance via sales, vendor allowance and/or inventory performance, it is critical that the Analyst work with Category, Retail, Distribution, Pricing and Vendors to support the execution of comprehensive, cohesive, and well-integrated financial programs. They lead and research sales, inventory and margin/COGS issues and coordinate resources to bring resolution, create weekly and monthly scorecards and perform additional duties as needed Responsible for ensuring the accounting transactions required to adequately report and manage receivable and other revenue accounts are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Solves complex accounting, process, and system issues.
Performs complex analysis and account reconciliations. Works with department staff to review current processes and makes recommendations for process improvements. Works with business partners to design and implement revenue and reimbursement programs which include process and system solutions. Responsible for various reports, KPIs, and metrics for the Accounts Receivable department. Responsible for conducting business in accordance with ADUSA policies and procedures as well as Accounting Standard Practices.
Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. This position is based in one of our offices located in Carlisle, PA., or Salisbury, NC.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research, analyze, reconcile, audit and summarize financial data for use by management in making finance decisions and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Report productivity, margins, and expenditures that occur within the organization calculating accruals using business knowledge and extrapolations of historical data or future projections based on probability.
- Leads period close activities for assigned discipline maintaining current knowledge of specialize accounting and/or current tax laws and governmental regulations.
- Identifies and assesses financial variances based on knowledge and expertise providing insight and advice for senior management and other end users regarding accounting issues that arise from reconciliation or reported financial results.
- Compiles accurate period, quarterly, and annual reports ensuring accuracy of financial statements, and completes requests for non-standard reports.
- Serves as a technical resource during internal and external audit processes.
- Interactions are internal and external to the company at all levels and pertain to project / functional activities. Independently gains cooperation and commitment through personal persuasiveness.
- Analyze complex revenue and receivables accounts and negotiate with suppliers and customers to resolve billing disputes
- Partner with Category Management, Supply Chain, Retail Services, Banking, Information Technology, and all other business partners to identify and solve complex business issues
- Collaborates with business partners to design and implement revenue and reimbursement programs which include process and system solutions
- Answer Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet questions for assigned accounts and ensure completion of period-end checklist to ensure accurate reporting of income and receivables in the company's financial statements
- Responsible for ensuring the accounting transactions required to adequately report and manage receivable and other revenue accounts are completed in a timely and accurate manner, performing account analysis, and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
- Point of contact for 3rd party vendor relations for outsourced functions and drives and leads special projects for the department.
Qualifications:
- 4-5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, including accounts payable and account reconciliations
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate to all levels of management and outside vendors
- Ability to multitask several projects
- Strong organizational skills
- Customer-centric
- Strong Analytical skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- General Accounting knowledge required
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- SAP S4/Hanna
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $75,040 - $112,560
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
#LI-CC1
#LI-Hybrid
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in retail analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, statistics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced data modeling
- Experience with retail planning or merchandise management systems such as JDA or Oracle Retail
- Ability to analyze point-of-sale, inventory, and sell-through data to identify trends
- Familiarity with SQL or business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Strong communication skills to present findings and recommendations to buying or merchandising teams
Tips for Your Retail Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to retail metrics
Retail analyst job postings consistently ask for experience with sell-through rates, margin analysis, and comp-store sales. Name these metrics explicitly in your bullet points and tie each one to a business outcome, not just a task you performed.
Highlight your merchandising system experience
Many retail analyst roles require hands-on work in planning and allocation tools like JDA, Blue Yonder, or Oracle Retail. List every system you've used by its full product name, since hiring managers often filter resumes by tool before reading them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists retail analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by merchandise category
Retail analyst roles in apparel, grocery, and home goods each emphasize different skills. Search by category when possible and frame your experience around the buying cycles, seasonal patterns, and margin structures specific to that category in your cover letter.
Prepare a case-style data walkthrough
Retail analyst interviews often include a take-home or live data exercise using sales or inventory files. Practice walking an interviewer through your analysis logic, not just your conclusion, since clarity of reasoning matters as much as the answer itself.
Negotiate by citing scope, not just title
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the number of SKUs, categories, or channels you support, since scope varies widely between retail analyst roles even at the same seniority level and justifies a higher range.
Retail Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most retail analysts?
Apple, Alo, and Citi are hiring the most retail analysts right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles at larger retailers tend to be posted in clusters tied to seasonal planning cycles, so checking back regularly can surface new openings quickly.
How many retail analyst jobs are remote?
About 73% of retail analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements more common in e-commerce and digital merchandising roles than in store operations or in-store inventory analysis positions, which typically require on-site presence at distribution centers or corporate offices.
How do you become a retail analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a quantitative field, then build hands-on experience with retail data by working in merchandising, buying, or store operations roles. Learn Excel deeply, pick up SQL basics, and get familiar with at least one retail planning system. Building a portfolio of analysis projects using publicly available retail datasets can strengthen your candidacy before you land your first analyst title.
Can you get a retail analyst job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level retail analyst roles exist and often accept candidates from buying assistant, store associate, or merchandising coordinator backgrounds. Employers look for demonstrated comfort with data, so completing a project that shows you can pull, clean, and interpret sales or inventory data goes further than a credential alone. Internships with retail planning teams are another common entry point.
What does the retail analyst interview process look like?
Most retail analyst interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your analytical background and retail knowledge, and a technical round that often involves a take-home data exercise or a live Excel or SQL task. Final rounds typically include a presentation of your analysis findings to a panel of stakeholders from merchandising, finance, or buying teams.
Where can I find and apply to retail analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to retail analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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