Business Analyst

About the company

Skechers is a Southern California-based Comfort Technology Company that has spent more than three decades creating stylish, high-quality footwear, apparel, and accessories designed to help people look and feel their best. The brand combines comfort-led innovation with strong value across a broad lifestyle range.

About the role

The Business Analyst works closely with the Director of Business Operations and the Vice President of Product Development to strengthen operational performance across the Product Development organization. This position focuses on building and maintaining analytical reporting, spotting trends in performance data, and turning findings into practical recommendations that improve efficiency, accountability, and execution.

Decision support and business partnership

• Work alongside PLMs and other cross-functional partners to review reports and convert insights into clear action plans.
• Help leadership with scenario analysis and performance modelling to support strategic choices.
• Track key performance indicators and raise concerns when results begin to drift from target.
• Use root-cause analysis to back continuous improvement efforts.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Partner with Digital Innovation, Business Insight, and Data Analytics teams to strengthen reporting tools and support future data initiatives.
• Act as the bridge between operations and analytics teams so reporting solutions match business requirements.
• Manage the sharing of analytical reports so information is communicated clearly and consistently across stakeholders.

Process improvement

• Identify ways to simplify reporting processes and increase automation.
• Create consistent reporting documentation and standard practices that can scale across teams.
• Support resolution of operational issues through careful data checking and analysis.

Additional responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day departmental challenges as they arise.
• Contribute to special projects and broader strategic initiatives when assigned.
• Take on additional duties as required.

What you bring

• A collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfort with following established procedures.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong follow-through and dependable communication.
• The ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work extra hours when business needs require it.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Preferred background of one to three years in footwear.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and conditional formatting.
• Prior experience using a PLM system.
• Working knowledge of data analytics dashboards such as Incorta.

Equal employment opportunity

The employer maintains an inclusive and respectful workplace and provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable law.

Reasonable accommodation

Applicants who need assistance with the hiring process may request reasonable accommodation by email. The organization may also provide accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities so they can perform the essential functions of the role.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is USD 85,000 to USD 98,000 per year.

About the company footprint

The company is a global Fortune 500 business that sells lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories in more than 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, e-commerce, digital channels, and over 5,300 retail locations.

Work conditions

This is a full-time onsite role. The schedule should remain flexible, including the possibility of extra working hours when needed. Candidates should also be able to perform the essential duties of the position successfully.