Merchandising Analyst - Athletic Apparel

Merchandising Analyst - athletic apparel in softgoods

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible for procurement and execution of SKU level marketing information, including the creation of landing pages, if necessary, i.e., images and copy
• Initiate and manage changes to purchase orders
• Accurate data entry of product information in various systems as required
• Responsible for replenishment of inventory, SKU maintenance and allocation/ for core SKUs
• Create bulk PO’s
• Work with Planning Analyst as needed to ensure proper in-stock levels, balancing store sales to inventory ratios and working within Open to Buy
• Recommends inventory requirements through detailed analysis by SKU/store and works with Merchant and Vendors to forecast replenishment product needed for rolling 12 months
• Balances inventory required for promotions and seasonal requirements and allocates inventory in advance to ensure inventory is in stock to support sales
• Partner with Merchant to plan inventory capacity and replenishment by fixture and for Planogram programs
• Enters markdowns and administers systems needs; Director of Purchasing to approve
• General support in supplying ad needs as determined by buying staff
• Build reports for size curve analysis
• Works with stores to ensure timely receipt of shipments
• Data entry of product information (PO’s) in various systems as required
• Work with Store Operations on communications by providing timely execution updates, status and issue resolution
• Purchase order maintenance and tracking as well as close and cancel updates
• Item setup and maintenance for multiple web assortments
• Ensure the daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly checklists are being reviewed and managed
• Assist in the development, coordination and review of merchandise assortments by door/network
• New store planning – product execution, process paperwork to execute plan, coordinate product and acquire supporting product needs
• Ensure the daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly checklists are being reviewed and managed by POD
• Create reports to analyze sales, margin, and inventory to support category initiatives at the store level
• Identifies unproductive inventory (i.e., discontinued, excess, etc.) and works with merchants and the sales channels to sell through this inventory in a timely manner
• Collaborate with the store, buyer and planning teams on the implementation of assortment, allocation, space and replenishment strategies
• Works with vendors on inventory availability, managing purchase orders, and tracking shipments

What You Offer

• Post-secondary education
• Ability to multi-task and easily adapt to current business trends; ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Ability to process information/merchandise through Oracle and order entry systems
• A love of fashion, sport and a healthy, active lifestyle
• Passion and strong understanding of footwear/apparel/hardgoods
• Perform duties with a high level of accuracy
• Business knowledge of retail inventory management, merchandising concepts and operations
• 1-3 years’ work experience in retail planning, buying or merchandising
• Experience in data entry and data management
• Strong computer skills, proficient with PC based applications including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detailed orientated with a sense of urgency to follow-up
• Be customer centric; listening, understanding and responding to customer needs while being committed to the customer first philosophy; this applies to both internal and external customers

What We Provide

• Access to the best brands and vendors including training and learning opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Wicked employee discount (cost + 10%)
• Professional growth and development