Role:
Lead Business Analyst with
Retail/Supply Chain Exp.
Location:
Columbus, OH
Duration:
6+ Months

Job
Description:

Hybrid,
minimum 3 day at on-site (1 Express Drive, Columbus, OH 43230)

Lead
Business Analyst-

This
person will be a lead BA working directly with the WMS vendor, the Express
business, and the IT team, and documenting the requirements.

• 
  Proven experience as a Business
  Analyst in retail, supply chain, logistics.
• 
  Strong analytical,
  troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work
  backward from an issue to its root cause
• 
  Excellent communication and
  interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across
  departments and with customers

Must haves:

• 
  Minimum
  5 years of Retail experience
• 
  minimum
  5 years of Supply Chain Experience
• 
  7-15
  years of overall BA experience

The
Lead Business Analyst for Express Retail's supply chain oversees the end-to-end
flow of apparel, analyzing data to optimize sourcing, inventory, and
logistics. They bridge warehouse operations with corporate strategies,
leading process improvements, managing system requirements, and using data to
boost efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

• 
  Process Modeling &
  Optimization: Lead sessions to map and improve supply chain processes,
  including inventory allocation, distribution, and warehouse operations.
• 
  Requirements & Project
  Management: Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and
  technology teams, translating business needs into technical requirements
  for system enhancements (e.g., in a Scrum/Agile environment).
• 
  Data Analysis &
  Reporting: Analyze performance metrics to identify root causes of
  inefficiencies and recommend solutions to enhance product flow from
  manufacturer to consumer.
• 
  Stakeholder
  Collaboration: Work closely with warehouse staff, logistics managers,
  and vendors to ensure accuracy and compliance in logistics operations.
• 
  Qualifications: Typically
  requires a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or
  Finance, along with 5+ years of experience in retail supply chain,
  logistics, or related analyst roles. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel) and
  experience with retail ERP or warehouse systems is often required.