Merchandising Analytics Analyst

Overview

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Merchandising Analytics Analyst

 

 

Job Purpose

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for developing and implementing analytics leveraged by merchandising and SEG Compass. Analytics are utilized to execute merchandising strategy for pricing, promotions, assortment, and vendor management. Analytics include querying information for ad hoc requests directly from merchandising stakeholders and building dashboards that stakeholders leverage on a daily basis. Provides recommendations & actionable insights that merchants can leverage. Executes white tags retails to align with pricing strategy.

 

Essential Responsibilities

Percent Of Responsibilities

Responsibility

% Of Time

Pricing Execution

Reviews white tag retails and adjust according to base retail strategy. Performs base retail optimizations on categories to align to category strategy financial KPIs. Review cost changes from vendor partners and recommends retail changes to merchants.

40%

Database Querying

Utilizes advanced knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Alteryx, Excel pivot tables, or other analytical tools as needed to lead the development and creation of actionable insights for stakeholders as part of projects, ad hoc requests, or routine deliverables.

20%

Building Dashboards

Leads the development of company data knowledge by creating, refining, and regularly monitoring Power BI dashboards and the overall data ecosystem to help democratize insights. Utilizes advanced knowledge of DAX to compose measures and build out the right visuals to bring the data to life.

20%

Merchandising Ad Hoc Insights

Leads data analysis such as competitive analysis, category performance, item level forecasting, pre/post promotional analysis, space analytics, etc. and ensures that it is accurate, on-time, and drives actionable insights for the organization. Manages the flow of data into systems to ensure specified deadlines are met.

20%

Disclaimer

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Required Education

Required Education

Course of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Marketing, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or related field

Preferred Education

Preferred Education

Course of Study

Master's Degree

Marketing, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or related field

Relevant Experience

Relevant Experience

Supervisory Experience

0 -3 yrs minimum

No Supervisory Experience

Language Requirements

Language(s) Required

Language(s) Preferred

English

English & Spanish

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

·       Demonstrated strong PC skills including working knowledge and proficiency with the primary Microsoft Office applications with a particular emphasis on advanced Excel use (pivot tables, lookup functions, IF/THEN logic, charts, etc.)

·       Must be proficient at coding with SQL including subqueries and temp tables

·       Adept at story telling using visualization methods through Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar

·       Problem solving skills, including problem analysis, decision making, creativity and innovation.

·       Proven ability to interpret data and express the implications of analyses.

·       Strong interpersonal skills with experience in relationship building and conflict resolution to develop and maintain positive working relationships with peers, management, suppliers, and other company departments.

·       Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to address diverse audiences in a clear and concise manner.

·       Results-oriented with ability to maintain a high level of work activity under a variety of conditions.

·       Experience utilizing teamwork skills to create and maintain a cooperative work environment and resolve conflicts.

·       Ability to persuade internal and external customers to commit to specific courses of action.

·       Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

 

 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred

·       Experience with Power BI, including creating DAX measures

·       Demonstrated ability to handle complex projects including work efficiency streamlining using formulas, VBA macros, etc.

·       Proficiency with Python, R, Alteryx, or similar

 

Environmental Factors

Department

Merchandising

Environmental Factors

SSC Light: Physical Demands: While performing the essential functions of this position, the associate is regularly required to sit, use hands or fingers to handle, hold or feel objects, tools or controls, talk, see, hear and perform repetitive movements with both hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk on carpet, tile or concrete Working Conditions: Majority of the time will be spent indoors in a traditional office environment. Safety Risk Factors: The employee is rarely required to twist back and/or neck and walk on a slippery or cluttered floor surface. Overall Required Equipment a personal computer, telephone, printer, copy machine, fax machine and other general office supplies and equipment. Pulling Requirement 20 lbs. Lifting Requirement 20 lbs.

 

Location and Travel Requirements

Location

 

Travel Percent, Overnight & Motus

Travel Percent

Overnight

Motus Eligible

Occasional