Category / Data Analyst

Job Title: Category / Data Analyst 

Location: Remote

Schedule: Every Saturday (8:00 pm-4:30 am)

 (1 Day per Week)

Position Overview

QMCC is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Category / Data Analyst to support our business through data-driven insights and category performance analysis. This is a remote, part-time opportunity requiring availability every Saturday in the EST time zone.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Power BI, Python, and SQL, as well as the ability to translate complex datasets into actionable business insights. This role requires independent working capability, strong communication skills, and a results-driven mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze category performance, sales trends, margins, and inventory metrics.

Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards using Power BI.

Extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets using SQL.

Perform advanced data analysis and automation using Python.

Generate weekly performance reports and actionable insights for leadership.

Identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities within category data.

Support forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making processes.

Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reporting systems.

Provide strategic recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Minimum 3+ years of experience in data analytics or category analytics.

Advanced proficiency in Power BI (data modeling, DAX, dashboard development).

Strong hands-on experience with SQL (complex queries, joins, aggregations).

Proficiency in Python for data analysis (Pandas, NumPy, automation preferred).

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Must be available to work every Saturday during EST business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in category management, retail analytics, or procurement analytics.

Exposure to forecasting models and financial performance analysis.

Experience working with international or US-based teams.

Apply at email: hr@qmcc.ca