Merchandising Analyst

Position Objective:

Merchandise analysts help the Category Manager maximize the profitability of their assigned product lines. This involves product selection, line reviews, advertising, marketing, inventory levels, warranty analysis, and major negotiations with vendors. Other functions within this role include working closely with Category Managers to determine and execute category-level strategies and tactics to drive profitable growth. This individual will also utilize insights obtained from many reports to identify opportunities to improve sales, gross margin percentage, and Gross Margin Return on Investment (GMROI). Once proficiency is demonstrated in these roles, the Merchandise Analyst will be assigned lines to manage independently.

Main Activities:

• Perform product line analysis (up/down unit sales trend, up/down dollar sales trend, up/down dollar profit trend, up/down profit percentage trend, SKU addition/deletion) and present recommendations to the Product Manager and Director.
• Assist Category Managers with promotion planning and execution.
• Communicate with stores and/or other departments as needed to ensure flawless execution of merchandising projects (price changes, program changes, VFR updates, training script revisions, planning meetings, product alerts, etc.).
• Work closely with all departments affecting the flow of merchandise (i.e., Buying, Accounting, Store Operations, DC Operations, Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Inventory Control, and Pricing).
• Make recommendations for strategic business plans using extensive information, from internal reports to vendor negotiations and discussions, and industry publications.
• Determine the best way to analyze, structure, and deliver clear, insightful analysis to address operational questions.
• Oversee the construction of business plans based on analytical review of historical data, competitive data, and SWOT analysis.
• Ability to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner to the replenishment team and key stakeholders.
• Execute weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.

Position Requirements:

• 1 - 2 years of experience in similar positions
• Completed Bachelor's degree
• Basic - intermediate English (with interest in developing it and performing in it in the medium term)
• Intermediate Excel
• Knowledge of costs, gross margin, and discount calculations, as well as report preparation

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