Business Analytics Manager, Menswear

Business Analytics Manager, Menswear

Position Description

Position will be located in Little Rock, AR

Job Purpose and Scope

The Business Analytics Manager, Menswear will report directly to the GMM – Tailored Furnishings. Preferred candidates must be detail oriented, experienced in analytical research, have a strong business acumen, and able to develop and implement strategic initiatives to benefit the business.This role will work closely with the buying team, vendor partners and district field team to execute a cohesive vision for Dillard’s Menswear.

Essential Job Functions

•Develops and maintains the retail operating forecast, including monthly forecasting of sales and inventories through the open-to-buy review process.

•Assists in analyzing key financial metrics for business; makes recommendations and develop plans to show improvement year over year.

•Develops strategies to maximize inventory and selling performance.

•Analyzes data for advertising effectiveness.

•Generates weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and recaps for GMM and merchants.

•Works with merchants on any special objectives and projects to drive business.

•Utilizes NPD data to benchmark business versus the industry and develop action plans to strengthen Dillard’s market share positioning.

• Utilizes internal and external reporting system.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•Knowledge of fashion trends.

•Knowledge of retail math.

•Skill in conducting data analysis.

•Skill in using in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint & Word.

•Skill in relationship building and influencing action.

•Ability to maintain attention to detail.

•Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

•Ability to maintain a professional attitude.

•Ability to be flexible in work schedule for travel, achieving deadlines, and training.

•Ability to quickly assess a new environment and develop solutions that support the business strategy and critical objectives.

•Ability to apply retail math concepts, including elements of markup, margin, planning, open to buy, and inventory productivity measurements.

•Ability to creatively look at business and imagine new strategies.

•Ability to multi-task, prioritize work projects and meet exacting deadlines.

•Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

•Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently, without supervision.

•Ability to demonstrate organizational, time management and project management skills.

Major Job Demands (Physical/Mental)

•Decision-making

•Problem-solving

•Communicating

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.

Position Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

•Bachelor Degree, required

•1 - 2 years’ experience working with data analysis, required

Must be willing to travel as needed based on projects and partnership requests.

Salary & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental coverage, a generous merchandise discount, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.