Our Merchandising Department is actively seeking a Merchandising Analyst for its team at our Melville Headquarters . Our new hire will have expertise in Business Intelligence to maximize the profit potential for our 11 gourmet supermarket stores. This individual will assist with improving cash flow and increasing profit margins by analyzing inventory risks and opportunities and implementing inventory allocation strategies. The Merchandising Analyst will assist in supply chain management.
Responsibilities
- Monitor store category sales
- Supervise physical inventory
- Identify trends in sales
- Monitoring the timing and scope of seasonal changes
- Maintain desired inventory levels and assortments
- Schedule deliveries and oversee shipping, receiving and warehousing of merchandise
- Develop supply strategies that will minimize stockouts while maximizing inventory turns.
- Provide guidance about selling patterns, the timing of future purchases, and purchasing philosophies
- Will work closely with category managers in our corporate headquarters, to ensure that all staff are involved in the continuity of our trends for the entire chain as well as for the flow of merchandise both in and out of gourmet stores supply chain.
- Other duties and functions as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree or 3 years of experience in a similar role.
- 3-5 years of previous relevant experience, preferably in a retail grocery store
- Expertise in Business Intelligence and how it relates to benchmarking and increased proficiency
- Strong communication skills with proven ability as a leader
- Strong analytical skills, able to utilize independent judgment and take appropriate actions
- Strong computer skills with the ability to work with different types of reporting. Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite and all industry related software
- Self motivated with the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), PTO, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, FSA, 50% off lunch, 25% off in store shopping and more!
Employment Type: Full TimeSalary: $70,000 - $80,000 Annual