Entry Level Cost Support QA Analyst (HYBRID)
The Entry Level Cost Support QA Analyst is responsible for validating and ensuring the accuracy of merchandising, supplier, and warehouse data through comprehensive testing and data analysis. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to support data migration and system integration projects, identifying and resolving data discrepancies to maintain operational continuity in a retail environment.
About Careertakes
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Position Summary
This is an entry-level Contract QA Analyst role focused on cost support and data validation for merchandising and retail systems. The role is based in Irving, NY and requires strong Excel and Power BI skills, attention to detail, and experience (or interest) in data migration, system integration, and QA testing.
What You’ll Do
- Review and analyze merchandising, item, supplier, and warehouse data to ensure accurate conversion and alignment with business requirements.
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and validation scripts to identify data discrepancies, mapping issues, and configuration errors.
- Validate item assortment, pricing, vendor relationships, warehouse servicing assignments, and category data across impacted systems.
- Perform data validation and integrity checks to ensure accurate data movement between source and target systems.
- Document, track, and prioritize defects; work with project leads and business stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Monitor transition readiness by performing pre- and post-conversion audits to identify risks and ensure operational continuity.
- Create and maintain testing documentation, validation reports, and project status updates.
- Assist with root-cause analysis of data and system issues that may impact merchandising operations, inventory flow, or store execution.
- Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, business, and project teams to understand requirements and support issue resolution.
Qualifications
- Entry-level (recent graduates and early-career candidates encouraged).
- Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred but not required.
- Proven or demonstrable experience as a QA Analyst or similar role is a plus—retail/store environment experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of database management, data integration, and QA methodologies.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI for data validation and reporting.
- Experience with data migration and system integration projects preferred.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Knowledge of retail systems and store operations is a plus.
Job Details
- Experience level: Entry Level
- Employment type: Contract
- Location: Irving, NY (on-site)
- Workplace type: Onsite
- Pay range: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
- Application deadline (anticipated): Sep 10, 2026
Pay & Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
- 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off (PTO, vacation, sick leave)
Notes
- Employer listed in source has been replaced with "Confidential Client" for this posting.
- Careertakes and our client comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
- AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening; human decision-making remains final.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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