Merchandise Planning Analyst Job at Dunham's Sports (Troy)

Merchandise Planning Analyst

As a Merchandising Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping channel and acco...

Location

United States , Everett

Salary:

77968.00 - 92000.00 USD / Year

Funko

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Analytics, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in merchandising planning, sales planning, or financial planning within consumer products or retail
Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to synthesize insights into clear recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting analytical findings to non-technical audiences
Proficiency in Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics, and Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling)
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable analyzing complex datasets

Job Responsibility

Analyze historical sales, POS trends, and category performance to build accurate forecasts
Partner with Sales, Merchandising, and Demand Planning to align forecasts with promotional plans, launches, and seasonal cadences
Identify sales opportunity gaps and develop data-driven recommendations to drive future growth
Support annual and seasonal financial plans by modeling revenue, margin, and productivity targets across product lines
Provide insights on sales drivers, product performance, and financial risks/opportunities to guide strategic decision-making
Build reporting dashboards to track performance against plan and inform leadership on trends affecting profitability
Partner with Merchandising and Sales teams to determine the optimal mix of styles, franchises, colors, and sizes to support account strategies
Conduct SKU-level and collection-level analyses to evaluate assortment productivity and recommend additions, deletions, or SKU rationalization
Ensure product assortments support brand priorities, market trends, and account-specific consumer preferences
Work closely with Sales, Merchandising, Marketing, and Demand Planning to ensure alignment on assortment strategy, forecasting assumptions, and financial targets

What we offer

Competitive compensation package with full benefits
401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company
Creative work environment

Fulltime

New

Field Merchandise Analyst

Essential Functions: Demonstrate thought leadership and be an Ambassador to Data...

Location

United States of America , Pensacola

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business Analytics or a related subject area followed by 2+ years of work experience on data analysis
Computer skills to include navigational ability in a networked environment and proficiency in Microsoft Word and email applications
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Access and other data visualization platforms (PowerBI, Tableau)
Experience with SQL is a plus
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to manage multiple activities and prioritize projects and tasks
Demonstration of outstanding analytic skills, logical reasoning, data interpretation and the ability to resolve complex issues
Experience working with individuals from different organizational functions and at different levels
Retail experience is an asset

Job Responsibility

Demonstrate thought leadership and be an Ambassador to Data Driven Merchandising initiatives and an enabler for data-driven decision making
Analyze merchandise performance at the department, cluster, vendor, item and location level, including analyzing store, regional, and business unit performance of pricing, promotion, and item assortment metrics
Support Field Category Managers and Merchandise Analytics Manager in documenting BU level strategic decisions around pricing, promotions, and assortment
Leverage available tools and reporting to provide timely insights on BU Merchandise performance in a way that facilitates data-driven decision making
Organize, summarize, and visualize data into meaningful insights that communicate complex findings to non-analytical peers
Mechanize driving insights into actions by working with cross-functional partners (i.e., Business Unit Marketing/Merchandising Teams, Global Promotional, Assortment & Pricing Teams, and Enterprise Category Teams) to identify gaps and make recommendations to improve existing tools and processes
Use technical expertise to conceptualize and develop new, reusable tools, models, and approaches to provide our partners with insights and recommendations to meet business goals
Actively support FCM & MAM on the annual category planning process for the Business Unit
Join our Global Analytical network on data and analytics issues and share experiences with other Business Units
All other duties as assigned to achieve operational excellence in the business unit

Inventory Planning Analyst

The Inventory Planning Analyst ensures inventory levels are optimally planned an...

Location

United States , New Albany

Salary:

Not provided

Ann Taylor

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, statistics, operations, engineering, supply chain, fashion
1-3 years of allocation and business analytics
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to work with a diverse team to drive results
Problem-solving skills - proactively recommends solutions to various stakeholders
can make decisions with limited information
Self-Starter with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Proven track record of using data to influence decisions to drive profitable outcomes
High degree of change agility and dynamic thinking

Job Responsibility

Ensure inventory levels are optimally planned and executed by Channel (stores and ecomm,) emphasis by Store and by Size to maximize Sales, Margin, and Inventory Productivity
Develop and execute a robust allocation strategy that connects with the merchant vision and financial plan for the product categories that they oversee
Partner cross-functionally to achieve this outcome
Support location level strategies that drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity
Manage inventory for long lifecycle replenishment programs in select brands
Lead the review of allocation strategies for each floor set
Provide size analysis and recommendations for future buys and allocation strategies
Collaborate with the Merchant and Merchandise Planner to formulate future business strategies
Roll up and publish hindsight information for each business cycle
Provide analytics to support internal business partner’s needs

Fulltime

Lead Planning Analyst

Lead Planning Analyst. Bengaluru, Karnataka. Posted 8 days ago. Closes 20 July 2...

Location

India , Bengaluru

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 20, 2026

Requirements

6 to 8 years of experience in Retail Supply Chain - planning and allocation, merchandising planning, inventory management and forecasting
Critical thinking, Problem Solving & Decision-making
Business planning and financial analysis, Allocation, Planning, Buying, Merchandising, Inventory Control and Supply Chain knowledge
Proficiency in Blue Yonder INFORM/JDA/EFAs or other planning and allocation operating system
Experience with Microstrategy Planning & Reporting tools a plus
Proficiency in intermediate excel

Job Responsibility

Own and develop/maintain grading guidelines/strategies
Ensure grading guidelines/strategies are being followed through grading review process
Create and maintain store grading at the class level
Monitor and review the grading process to ensure compliance with established guidelines
Review high volume/low space stores
Analyze stores with high sales volume but limited space and provide actionable insights
Determine how to best optimize high volume/low space stores
Identify and implement strategies to maximize efficiency and sales in these stores
Communicate individual store grade adjustments
Inform relevant stakeholders about changes in store grades

What we offer

Medical insurance coverage
Accident insurance
Life and Gratuity insurance
Employee assistance program
creche/day care support
adoption assistance program
paid leaves
maternity leave
paternity leave
bereavement leave

Fulltime

Inventory Planning Analyst

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

65500.00 - 67000.00 USD / Year

Ann Taylor

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, statistics, operations, engineering, supply chain, fashion.
1-3 years of allocation and business analytics.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to work with a diverse team to drive results.
Problem-solving skills - proactively recommends solutions to various stakeholders
can make decisions with limited information.
Self-Starter with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Proven track record of using data to influence decisions to drive profitable outcomes.
High degree of change agility and dynamic thinking.

Job Responsibility

Business analysis in support of location level strategies that drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity - This would include partnering with Location Planning on Store, Tier, Region, and Climate level opportunities.
In select brands, the Inventory Planner will manage inventory for long lifecycle replenishment programs - This includes conceptualizing, building, and buying to model stock inventory and managing inventory to a sales and receipt plan.
Leads the review of allocation strategies for each floor set.
Accountable for providing size analysis and recommendations for future buys and allocation strategies. Owns pre-season size profiling reviews.
Collaborates with the Merchant and Merchandise Planner to formulate future business strategies.
Accountable to roll up and publish hindsight information for each business cycle (floor set/quarter/season), identifying opportunities to improve Sales and Margin.
Provides analytics to support internal business partner’s needs (for Home Office and for the Field Organization)
Proactively seeks out mentoring and training opportunities that facilitate personal development.

What we offer

merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands
A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time off – paid time off & holidays

Fulltime

Field Merchandise Analyst

Demonstrate thought leadership and be an Ambassador to Data Driven Merchandising...

Location

United States of America , Tempe

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business Analytics or a related subject area followed by 2+ years of work experience on data analysis
Computer skills to include navigational ability in a networked environment and proficiency in Microsoft Word and email applications
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Access and other data visualization platforms (PowerBI, Tableau)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to manage multiple activities and prioritize projects and tasks
Demonstration of outstanding analytic skills, logical reasoning, data interpretation and the ability to resolve complex issues
Experience working with individuals from different organizational functions and at different levels

Job Responsibility

Demonstrate thought leadership and be an Ambassador to Data Driven Merchandising initiatives and an enabler for data-driven decision making
Analyze merchandise performance at the department, cluster, vendor, item and location level, including analyzing store, regional, and business unit performance of pricing, promotion, and item assortment metrics
Support MAM in documenting BU level strategic decisions around pricing, promotions, and assortment
Leverage available tools and reporting to provide timely insights on BU Merchandise performance in a way that facilitates data-driven decision making
Organize, summarize, and visualize data into meaningful insights that communicate complex findings to non-analytical peers
Mechanize driving insights into actions by working with cross-functional partners (i.e., Business Unit Marketing/Merchandising Teams, Global Promotional, Assortment Teams and Pricing Teams) to identify gaps and make recommendations to improve existing DDM tools and processes
Use technical expertise to conceptualize and develop new, reusable tools, models, and approaches to provide our partners with insights and recommendations to meet business goals
Actively support MAM on the annual DDM planning process for the business unit
Join our Global Analytical network on data and analytics issues and share experiences with other Business Units
All other duties as assigned to achieve operational excellence in the business unit

Fulltime

Sr Strategy & Planning Analyst

The Retail team is Uber Eats’ “start-up within a start-up”, accountable for scal...

Location

Australia , Sydney; Melbourne

Salary:

Not provided

Uber

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of consulting / business intelligence / Retail Analytics / CPG or related experience
some high-growth operations or startup experience is strongly preferred
Advanced analytical and data skills, including strong proficiency in SQL, spreadsheet-based modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, synthesize insights, and drive data-backed recommendations
Strong communication skills: clear and concise communicator with the ability to synthesise a lot of information quickly, highlight the key take-aways, and disseminate actionable insights
Balance of attention to detail with swift execution
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and manage and deliver end-to-end projects autonomously
MBA, BS or Comm degree from a top university

Job Responsibility

Lead our key retail partner analytics and insights efforts
Deliver Strategic Insights - Provide data-driven recommendations to support joint business planning with key merchants, driving sustainable growth strategies for both Uber and our partners
Identify Growth Opportunities - Analyse business trends to uncover new opportunities, acting as a thought leader and strategic partner to the Commercial team in boosting sales and profitability across our multi-vertical portfolio
Evaluate Initiative Impact - Assess the effectiveness of various growth initiatives—including promotions, advertising, pricing, and product strategies—and offer clear guidance on their impact on merchant performance
Collaborate Cross-Functionally - Partner closely with strategy, operations, merchandising, last-mile, and other teams to implement best practices that accelerate merchant growth and development
Lead our key retail partner reporting and tooling improvement efforts
Design and own reporting dashboards - Specifically for our key retail partners, you will own the reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools
Own the forecast for the key retail partners- leveraging an array of internal and external inputs to ensure we achieve ambitious commercial targets and drive operational efficiency

Space Planning Analyst

We are looking for a Retail Space Planning Analyst to join our North American Sp...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Retail, Analytics or related field
Minimum 3 years of work experience, with at least 2 in CPG Category Management or Retail Space Planning
Proven track record of optimizing product placement, contributing to category growth and performance
BlueYonder / RELEX or Spaceman space-planning experience (certification is highly desired)
Strong analytics background, with a demonstrated ability to seek and use a variety of data (first party, syndicated, etc.) to elevate the space planning function
Strong communication skills, with strong ability to synthesize, simplify and communicate complex ideas
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, Word, etc.)
Experience working with floor-planning teams and software is an advantage
Ability to thrive in a hybrid environment (on-site and virtual), with teams located remotely
Flexibility around working hours required, working with teams across time zones

Job Responsibility

Using space planning software (RELEX) to develop and maintain planograms that align with category strategies and merchandising objectives
Analyze sales data and consumer trends to optimize space allocation and product placement across various categories
Monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of on-shelf / in-store placement strategies and making necessary adjustments to improve category performance
Acting as space management software expert/ power user, having the ability to train other people
Supporting the execution of space management projects, including design, measurement, pre- and post-project analysis and presentation of results
Working cross-functionally with Category Management, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Operations, among other partners, to ensure alignment with business goals
Conducting competitive analysis and staying updated on industry best practices to continuously improve space planning strategies
Providing training and support to store teams on planogram compliance and implementation
Maintenance of space planning resource library/repository for the category(ies) under their responsibility

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