Merchandising Strategy Analyst Jobs

Actual Job Title: Merchandising Strategy Analyst (Contractor):

Duration: 12+months Contract with possible extension

Location: Fully remote (never coming onsite)

Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM EST

Description:

Experience:

1. Business Analytical Experience: A minimum of three to five years analytical experience in a business environment. Ability to multi-task several concurrent requests and quickly pull together data.

2. Structured and Logical Thinking: The ability to dissect a problem into an organized approach, structure analysis, and develop recommended solutions providing actionable insights. Strong problem solver.

3. Analytical Rigor: The ability to run and manage quantitative analysis in a defect-free manner. Mastery of Microsoft Excel is expected in this role.

4. Passion for Retail: A history of work and/or passion for the retail/consumer industry.

5. Powerful Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, succinctly and professionally, both verbally and on paper. Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint is ideal.

6. Team Collaboration: Motivated team player able to effectively collaborate with many individuals including the Category Merchandising team(s), functional and divisional leaders, Cross-functional Support Teams, Field Management and Vendor Partners.

7. Educational Credentials: The right candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or similar field..

Position Summary:

1. This position(s) is responsible for providing detailed business analysis to the Category Management Team(s) and will support a subset of categories within the GM/Photo Team.
2. The categories would include Photo, Digital Memory, Picture Frames. Analysis will include sales, margin, retail pricing, promotional markdowns and trending of both internal and market level data.
3. This position is also responsible for performing root cause analysis, problem resolution, category research and identifying potential strategic opportunities.
4. The position will coordinate work streams related to item selection and set up; promotional, seasonal and off-shelf activities; vendor communication; strategic insight development; and reporting.

Education:

1. Educational Credentials: The right candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or similar field.