What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Analytics & Inventory Management position at Our Company?
Position Summary:
The Merchandising Analytics & Inventory Management role is focused on optimizing product rebuys and managing inventory levels to align with business objectives. This position analyzes performance data and business trends through insights and analytics. Key duties include forecasting and inventory requirements and collaborating with leadership, buyers and suppliers to execute merchandising strategies
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze sales trends, product flow, and inventory data to inform purchasing decisions and ensure product availability.
- Forecast sales and inventory requirements, collaborating with buyers and suppliers to execute merchandising strategies.
- Adjust plans based on trends and sales data to identify opportunities and risks by vendor, style, and classification, and present actionable insights.
- Reporting monthly and quarterly performance by class against plans, providing strategic recommendations.
- Collaboration with cross-functional partners—including leadership, Merchants, Retail, Distribution Centers, and Product Management—is essential to ensure cohesive strategy execution
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and support the merchandising team with relevant data.
- Provide guidance on product selling patterns, timing of future purchases, and potential purchasing efficiencies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 3 years of relevant work experience in merchandising analytics or inventory management.
- Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau).
- Self-starter capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously under aggressive deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Preferred retail experience.
About Us:
Founded in 1991, Rooms To Go is one of the largest and fastest growing furniture retailers in the US with over 250 stores in ten southern states, eight distribution centers and an e-commerce business. Rooms To Go offers a collaborative work environment within a supportive culture.
Rooms To Go Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Associate discounts including furniture
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- And more!
Rooms To Go is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.