The Merchandising Analyst ensures accurate planograms are maintained for utilization at the retail level. By analyzing category SKU information, based on authorized items, the Merchandising Analyst provides planograms that maximize sales, profits, and days of supply efficiency. The Merchandising Analyst creates plans for store level implementation and coordinates the efforts of Business managers, Living Well Advisors, GM Managers, Living Well Grocery Managers, Grocery Managers and Partner/broker representatives in implementing planograms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with GM Business Director, Business Managers and Living Well Advisors, Living Well Grocery Managers to develop and implement coordinated set strategies and programs for retail stores

• Trains and develops Living Well Advisors and GM Managers

• Implements planograms that provide proper shelf allocation, proper sales mix, and proper distribution at retail of all items to positively impact sales, profits and inventory turns

• Assists the Living Well Advisors on executing display planners and seasonal merchandising

• Coordinates store set or reset activities with Living Well Advisors, GM Managers, Living Well Grocery Managers, Grocery Managers, store personnel and Partner/broker representatives

• Analyze planogram and recommends changes to set strategies and programs for retail stores

• Attends new store openings and resets as necessary

• Work with the receiving supervisors on setting up and monitors EDI Partners

• Performs other duties as requested or required by upper management

Key Requirements:

• Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience

• Proficient with MS Word and Excel

• Experience in Natural and Organic Body Care and Supplements, Natural and Organic Food, and Specialty Food merchandising preferred

• Minimum 4 years retail merchandising experience preferred

• Appraise Team Member’s productivity and efficiency

• Occasionally handle Team Member complaints and grievances, and escalate when the situation deems necessary

• Excellent communication skills, including both verbal and written

• Discretion and the ability to keep confidences

• Able to present self in a confident manner and build trust amongst Team Members

• Extensive travel, including overnight stays when required

• Must be able to stoop, squat, climb, and stand for several hours at a time

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to reach and climb a step ladder/stairs

• The majority of time will be spent in the stores

• Knowledge and support of United procedures and programs

• Must be well organized with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.

• High degree of honesty and integrity.

• Ability to build strong business relationships with team members and partners

• Ability to work independently without supervision and effectively manage time

• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude