Sr Analyst, Merch Planning

Req180227

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. The Sr. Business Analyst will be responsible for executing daily, weekly and monthly reporting efforts. This position will also contribute to projects which further strategic business initiatives related to pricing, profitability, and supplier engagement.

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