Analyst II -Merchandising Strategy Analyst (Contractor)

Duration:- 6 Months

This position(s) is responsible for providing detailed business analysis to the Category Management Team(s) and will support a subset of categories within the GM/Photo Team. The categories would include Photo, Digital Memory, Picture Frames. Analysis will include sales, margin, retail pricing, promotional markdowns, and trending of both internal and market level data. This position is also responsible for performing root cause analysis, problem resolution, category research and identifying potential strategic opportunities. The position will coordinate work streams related to item selection and set up; promotional, seasonal, and off-shelf activities; vendor communication; strategic insight development; and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Finance, or similar field.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Business Analytical Experience: A minimum of three to five years analytical experience in a business environment. Ability to multi-task several concurrent requests and quickly pull together data.
2. Structured and Logical Thinking: The ability to dissect a problem into an organized approach, structure analysis, and develop recommended solutions providing actionable insights. Strong problem solver.
3. Analytical Rigor: The ability to run and manage quantitative analysis in a defect-free manner. Mastery of Microsoft Excel is expected in this role.
4. Passion for Retail: A history of work and/or passion for the retail/consumer industry.
5. Powerful Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, succinctly, and professionally, both verbally and on paper. Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint is ideal.
6. Team Collaboration: Motivated team player able to effectively collaborate with many individuals including the Category Merchandising team(s), functional and divisional leaders, Cross-functional Support Teams, Field Management and Vendor Partners.
7. Educational Credentials: The right candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Finance, or a similar field.

Responsibilities: Required Working as per post

1. Quantitative Analysis: Collaborate with the Category Management Team(s) to scope and plan all financial and quantitative analyses that will aid in day-to-day management of the business and yield critical answers to longer-term strategic questions. Understand the required data sets to complete the analyses and procure them accordingly. Manage the delivery of timely, zero-defect analyses to support insight development. Run ad hoc analysis upon request and provide actionable insights with recommendations for next steps.

2. Product Management: Run Daily sales, seasonal reporting, weekly vendor reporting and analyze market data to assist in decision making. In addition,

• Partner with Category Management teams to build promotional plans and activities related to everyday and seasonal businesses. Attend proof-proving meetings and partner with Merchandising Analytics to manage funding.
• Attend seasonal meetings and work with Category Management teams to assist with item selection and coordinate all billing and end of cycle disposition.
• New Item set up and maintenance for planogram and mid-year items.
• Off-Shelf coordination of off-shelf programs with key suppliers, setting up programs and running off-shelf reporting.
• Oversee price change activities.

3. Communication Development & Project Manage: Communicate effectively, both verbally and on paper, to Merchandising and Cross-Functional teams throughout the organization. Partner with outside partners. Assist with communication and reporting on sales performance, seasonal sales and sell-through and ad planning. Distill findings and craft a succinct and powerful business case that effectively communicates actionable recommendations. Support the development of presentations for mid-level and senior executives. Keep projects on track and move forward.

Experience Required: 05-06 Years

Shift: 8am-5pm