Data Analyst - ONSITE

Job DetailsJob Location: Pacoima, CA 91331Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/yearVallarta Supermarkets began as a single neighborhood store and has grown into one of California’s fastest-growing supermarket chains. Built on strong leadership and community values, we proudly provide fresh foods, traditional flavors, and welcoming service. As we expand, we remain focused on celebrating diverse cultures, creating opportunities for growth, and cultivating a workplace where everyone feels they belong Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Data Analyst to support our growing supermarket operations. In this role, you will transform retail, inventory, customer, and supply chain data into actionable insights that improve store performance, optimize product availability, strengthen pricing strategies, and enhance the overall customer experience. This position plays a critical role in driving data-informed decision-making across merchandising, operations, supply chain, marketing, and executive leadership. Base salary: $80,000 – $90,000 (adjusted for experience) Key Responsibilities Analyze point-of-sale (POS) data to identify sales trends, product performance, and seasonal patterns. Monitor store KPIs including foot traffic, conversion rates, shrinkage, and labor efficiency. Support store-level performance evaluations through weekly and monthly reporting. Analyze inventory turnover, stockout rates, and replenishment cycles to optimize product availability. Partner with supply chain teams to forecast demand, reduce spoilage and waste, and improve order accuracy. Evaluate planogram effectiveness and category performance to inform merchandising decisions. Leverage loyalty card data to assess buying behavior, customer segmentation, and promotional impact. Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, discounts, and digital coupons. Build dashboards and automated reports for leadership, merchandising, and store operations teams. Maintain data integrity across POS, inventory, and ERP systems. Collaborate with IT and analytics teams to enhance data pipelines and improve data quality. QualificationsRequired Qualifications 1–3+ years of experience in a Data Analyst or Business Analyst role (retail or CPG experience preferred). Proficiency in SQL and experience working with large transactional datasets. Strong experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker. Experience using Python or R for data cleaning, analysis, and modeling. Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field. Retail or supermarket industry experience (POS systems, category management, planograms, forecasting). Familiarity with demand forecasting models and inventory optimization techniques. Experience working with loyalty program data and customer segmentation. Knowledge of cloud analytics platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud). Understanding of supply chain and merchandising workflows. Key Competencies Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Business acumen in retail or CPG environments. High attention to detail with a strong commitment to data accuracy. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, human resources, loss prevention, merchandising, and logistics teams. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment. The IT Analyst must be able to effectively communicate technical and non-technical information to diverse populations, including employees, leadership, vendors, and community members from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and professional backgrounds. This includes: Explaining complex technical concepts in clear, accessible language Actively listening and responding to varying levels of technical understanding Providing written documentation, reports, and email communications that are clear and professional Delivering presentations and conducting trainings (in person and virtual) Collaborating across departments and with external partners The successful candidate will demonstrate cultural competency, professionalism, and the ability to work respectfully with individuals of diverse identities and backgrounds.   Physical Demands & Work Environment (California Compliant) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time Bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, and reach in order to access workstations, server rooms, network closets, and equipment located in confined or low spaces Climb stairs and occasionally use step stools or ladders Use hands and fingers to handle, install, and configure technical equipment Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 75 pounds with assistance Carry laptops, desktop equipment, monitors, printers, and related peripherals between locations The position may require working in office environments, data centers, storage rooms, and other facilities where space may be limited. Work conditions may include: Exposure to areas with cables, cords, and equipment that present potential trip and slip hazards Occasional exposure to dust, heat, or moderate noise levels in server or equipment rooms Travel between worksites Employees are expected to follow all applicable workplace safety policies and procedures.