Sr Assortment Analytics Analyst

About the position

The Senior Analyst of Assortment Analytics will support the Manager of Category Management to develop and execute analytical concepts in our assortment planning/category management landscape. This individual will lead processes and analytics that will influence merchandise strategies, product selection, and improve our organizational processes using more space aware data to make assortment decisions. This role resides within the Merchandise Operations business team and will work with numerous cross functional business areas (Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory, Planning, etc.) The Senior Analytics Analyst will work closely with the Merchants to optimize and execute strategies, refine data outputs and translate data into visual communicative presentations. This individual will understand and follow predetermined category timelines and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support and work cross functionally with Merchandising teams to build and execute assortment strategies and track category assortments.
• Evaluate and recommend efficiencies and effectiveness of defined strategies & timelines.
• Collaborate with Space, Floor, MPI, etc. to support the implementation and optimization of assortments.
• Deliver assortment and space optimization insights for designated categories leveraging sales, inventory, and macro & micro space data.
• Lead special projects that drive productivity for the category.
• Support enterprise initiatives that drive improved integration of data to influence assortment decisions (improve department, brand and or item productivity) being made by blending the art/science of merchandising.
• Communicate complex ideas in both analytical and user-friendly language to all levels and departments within the organization.
• Create effective PowerPoint presentations that include influential data points utilizing easy to interpret visuals.
• Support Store Planning Management team in gaining cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, project team and other departments within the organization.
• Present insights to Merchandising team in large group settings, including leaders.
• Automate processes and analyze data using PowerBI, Dax Studio, and Excel.
• Train in key capabilities of space and floor planning software to influence process that drive analytical efficiencies.
• Coordinate with Systems, IT and BI teams to ensure efficient use of data and technology.

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience in merchandising, planning and/or data analysis.
• Demonstrated fluency in retail performance measures.
• Strong business acumen and technical aptitude, with the ability to interpret data and generate insights to optimize assortments which align with category business objectives.
• Strong critical thinking abilities, able to identify challenges, adapt to new scenarios, and develop thoughtful, strategic solutions.
• Independent decision-making skills and the ability to recommend viable solutions to issues and processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and effectively convey ideas to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with the ability to prioritize appropriately and respond to issues quickly and creatively with an open and positive attitude.
• Self-driven and curious individual who can seek clarification or understanding as necessary.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and PowerBI.
• Experience leading a team to complete an effective result.
• Working knowledge of Blue Yonder Category Management Suite a plus.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits