Sr. Analyst, Merchandise Planning

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Position Purpose: The Sr. Analyst, Merchandise Planning

• Online will be responsible for understanding and analyzing the key drivers of performance related to online merchandising. This role works with Merchandise Planning Managers and Online Merchants to identify business opportunities and execute strategies to achieve business objectives and maximize sales and profitability.

Key

Responsibilities

30% Partner with Merchandise Planning Managers and Online Merchants to analyze business drivers, provide insightful assessments and execute strategies to achieve business objectives.

40% Track and measure business performance via execution of key daily, weekly and monthly reporting; seek out opportunities to continuously improve reporting efforts.

30% Contribute to projects and new initiatives with further strategic business objectives.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

Position reports to Sr Manager, Merchandise Planning-Online

No direct reports

Travel

Requirements

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

No travel required

Minimum Qualifications

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or equivalent work experience in retail, merchandising, or a consulting/project management role in a corporate environment

Demonstrated ability with business modeling capabilities using tools such as SQL, Excel, Access, and Tableau and advanced proficiency with other Microsoft Office programs

Ability to understand business drivers and influence decision making with cross-functional partners

Proven ability to analyze, evaluate, and interpret complex data; innate intellectual curiosity

Track record of taking ownership and driving results; ability to learn quickly and independently

Ability to work simultaneously across several work streams balancing quality of work and consistent delivery

Strong communication and presentation skills

High comfort level working in fast paced environment

Minimum

Education

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred

Education

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work

Experience

4

Preferred Years of Work

Experience

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership

Experience

None

Preferred Leadership

Experience

None

Certifications

None

Competencies:

Action Oriented

Collaborates

Drives Engagement

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Drives Results

Manages Conflict