Data Analyst I

About the Role

The Data Analyst I supports inventory analytics, product master data, and reporting for more than 120 service centers. This role maintains accurate product and pricing information, coordinates vendor ordering processes, and identifies inventory issues and opportunities for improvement. The position works closely with the Senior Data Analyst and Manager of FP&A and Data Analytics and offers opportunities to contribute to broader business analytics projects. This position offers the opportunity to grow beyond the initial responsibilities. As the analyst becomes more comfortable managing inventory and master data, they’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the Senior Data Analyst on larger analytical projects, with the potential to advance into a Data Analyst II role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate product, pricing, and inventory master data across 120+ service centers, including changes in the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Coordinate vendor ordering processes and resolve inventory and ordering issues with stores and suppliers.
• Monitor stockouts, overstock, order accuracy, vendor pricing, and product mix; recommend improvements.
• Prepare weekly supply chain metrics and communicate findings to the analytics team.
• Run and monitor scheduled reports using SQL, Python, and Power BI; troubleshoot routine reporting issues and maintain documentation.
• Validate product, pricing, and store data used in annual planning and forecasting.
• Assist with data preparation and analysis for profitability, pricing, and business performance projects.
• Work with the Senior Data Analyst to develop skills and take on increasing analytical responsibility.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Working knowledge of SQL and strong Excel skills.
• Basic familiarity with Python and data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI, AI-assisted coding tools, or inventory/supply chain analytics preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, analytics, information systems, statistics, computer science, or a related field; 0–2 years of experience or equivalent internship experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and work collaboratively with team members, stores, and vendors.
• Ability to work in-office in Southborough, Massachusetts.

Salary: $70-80,000 depending on experience.

Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected].