Job Description: Working with both the Merchandising & Allocation/Planning departments, the Retail Allocation Business Analyst is directly accountable for all replenishment related analysis functions. The position requires extensive analytical effort, system expertise and retail industry knowledge as well as the ability to interface well with all departments to support company initiatives. Job Responsibilities: Publish seasonality reference by 4th level coordinate group (quarterly) Manage and report on deck alignment process to ensure that merchandise deck reflects the importance to the company; in addition, validate the pre/post alignment impact on each merchandise manager’s assortment Report and analyze Buyer and Deal Tree MKD’s and suggest ways to reduce spend. Complete all Buyer’s Toolbox non-core forecasting (update monthly or as needed) Model new store inventory levels by coordinate group Validate and reconcile chain forecasts to store level for all A-deck items; forecasts need to include analysis of seasonality as appropriate Maintains all reporting processes within the department in order to support the business initiatives Overall responsibility to support our purchasing, allocation and planning team by leveraging reporting and analytics to drive sales, including in stock service levels and overall inventory productivity Verify (A-deck) merchandise manager forecasts as needed for reasonableness Serves as the subject matter expert related to data content and reporting for the purchasing, allocation & planning team Provide critical analytical support for planning measures (plan vs. actual/variance reporting) for merchandise managers using Buyer’s Toolbox Monitor and report on forecast accuracy from SKU/store level by merchandise type, merchandise manager, etc. based on absolute or net variances as needed Participate in weekly team meetings as required that include merchandising and allocation planning to highlight key performance indicator results and recommendations Review and recommend items for discontinuation that do not conform to company profit and strategy goals Report weekly days of supply, safety stock and SKU/store level forecast that do not meet required review process. Reporting for merchandise management, executive team, and finance on any significant updates to the plan that would affect meeting financial objectives Job Requirements: Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment individually and as a member of a team Ability to manage multiple projects and work on several different tasks simultaneously, setting priorities while ensuring completion of tasks under minimal supervision Bachelor’s Degree required in Business, IT, or related field 3-5+ years of experience required in retail planning or allocation and/or in a Retail Business Analyst role A strong understanding of retail principals and retail math calculations Strong computer skills, including advanced to expert Excel skills, strong quantitative analysis skills and history of working with large data sets Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills in addition to keen presentation skills Ability to communicate across cross-functional groups and multiple departments within the organization Experience working with Micro Strategies and SQ Job Details: Company: Micro Center Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Columbus, OH, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here vacancyoptions.com
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