Merchandising Analyst
Duration: 12 Months
- The candidate selected for this position will be a creative, out-of-the-box thinker who is intellectually curious with a demonstrated interest in learning. This person will also need to be a self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual who can function in a performance-driven environment. He/she must be accustomed to working on multiple tasks in parallel. This professional must demonstrate strong team player and leadership skills.
- The ideal candidate will also:
- Be highly organized and possess strong planning and time management skills.
- Communicate in an open and honest way that builds trust and respect.
- Be a collaborative and flexible team player.
- Be comfortable working on a cross-functional team.
- 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 / Experience:
- 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.
- 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.
- Analytical Rigor: The ability to run and manage quantitative analysis in a defect-free manner. Mastery of Microsoft Excel is expected in this role.
- Passion for Retail: A history of work and/or passion for the retail/consumer industry.
- Powerful Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, succinctly, and professionally, both verbally and on paper. Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint is ideal.
- 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.
- (3 to 5 years analytical experience in a business environment.
- Ability to multi-task several concurrent requests and quickly pull together data.)
- Must have supplier or retail background.
- Must have Project management experience.
- Must have Payments or gift card experience.
- Must have Reporting and analyst experience.
- Business software - Micro strategy or tableau.
Education:
- The right candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Finance, or similar field.
Shift Timing:
- Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM EST.