Merchandise Analyst

Job Title : Merchandise Analyst

Location : Beloit, WI

Type : Direct Hire

Schedule : M-F 8-5

Pay Range : $80k - $90k + bonus

Benefits : Yes. Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), Paid holidays

Summary

Connect Search is hiring a Merchandise Analyst in Beloit. This position offers a hybrid work from home schedule of 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

Work with key stakeholders to determine their merchandising intelligence needs and develop tools to support those needs throughout the organization

Collaborate with category leaders to develop actionable insights that drive incremental profit

Support tracking of existing rebate programs to maximize program attainment.

Enhance processes for inventory management and profit optimization, by working cross-functionally with Merchandising and branch teams

Design and execute market research projects to answer specific business questions

Report and communicate strategic information to various levels of management by translating data into innovative analysis

Publication and analysis of month-end reports that focus on vendor, merchandising, and sales / gp performance

Run ad-hoc analyses and reporting requests as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required (Business, Math, Statistics, Economics, etc.)

3-5+ years of analysis experience (focus on revenue, sales, pricing, margin, merchandising, etc.)

Strong analysis and problem-solving skills; Exceptional communication / presentation skills; Self-directed time and project management; Can thrive in a fast paced, high-volume environment; Self-starter; Team Player; Collaborative

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel; SQL required; Familiarity with Tableau; Python or R preferred