Sr. Merchandising Systems Analyst

Who We Are

At Tillys , we're a leading specialty retailer offering casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men, women, boys, and girls. Our extensive collection features iconic global brands, emerging labels, and proprietary lines, all rooted in an active and social lifestyle.

Based in sunny Southern California, our Retail Support Center (RSC ) is the heart of our corporate operations, dedicated to supporting both our retail and online stores. The RSC is where strategy meets execution. From trend forecasting to tech innovation, our teams work together to bring the Tillys experience to life - both in-store and online.

Position Summary

The Sr. Merchandising Systems Analyst plays a critical role at the intersection of technology and merchandising by supporting, enhancing, and streamlining the tools and systems used by the Planning, Allocation, and Buying teams. This position is responsible for analyzing existing merchandising tools, identifying areas for improvement, and working closely with cross-functional partners to develop new solutions that drive efficiency and accuracy across merchandising operations.

Key Responsibilities

A typical day may include :

• Improve merchandising tools by :

o Meeting with personnel in the planning, allocating, and buying departments to identify issues in existing tools.

o Proactively performing independent reviews and analyses on existing tools to discover areas for further improvement.

o Collaborating with the Director of Retail Systems to resolve issues and develop new tools.

o Performing in-depth tests on new tools or modified existing tools to ensure that errors are eliminated before rolling out to end- users.

o Serve as the primary contact person when end-users need support for merchandising tools.

o Clearly articulating in writing and verbally all changes that the end-users should be aware of.

o Ensuring all users understand improvements and use them appropriately.

o Providing training.

o Clearly communication benefits and proper use.

o Ensuring reliability to end-users to ensure their comfort in using new / updated tools.

Qualifications

Your experience brings :

Education & Experience

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Leadership & Team Development

While this is not a leadership role, we value team players who embody proactive collaboration, curiosity, accountability, and a growth mindset. Opportunities to grow and develop within the company are strongly supported.

Compensation

Salary Range : $90K - $101K

Final offer will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

What to Expect

Schedule : Full-time role with weekday office hours; occasional evening or weekend work may be required during peak retail seasons.

Work Location : Irvine, CA - minimum of 4 days per week in-office.

Why Join Tillys?

At Tillys, we thrive in a creative, collaborative, and high-energy environment where individuality is not just accepted - it's celebrated. Whether you're brainstorming bold new campaigns or fine-tuning behind-the-scenes processes, your work makes a real impact. We foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and recognition, where professional growth is supported, wins are celebrated, and having fun is part of the process. Join a team that values authenticity, teamwork, and always strives for excellence.

Perks & Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer & Fair Chance Hiring

Tillys is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Fair Chance Hiring : In compliance with California law, Tillys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act.

Other Considerations

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform essential job functions.

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