Merchandise Analyst

Manage file maintenance, POG assortment accuracy, and special orders.

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Reports To

Senior Retail Product Merchant

Supervises

No supervisory duties required

Employment Type

Full-time

Remote Eligible

Experience Preferred

2 to 5 years

Pay Grade

Second Level

$20.70 to $23.00 Hourly

Benefits Eligible

Category

Merchandising

Business Type

Central Office

Skills

AdaptabilityApproachabilityBusiness InsightCareer AmbitionComfort Around Senior ManagersCommunicationComposureCreativityCustomer FocusFlexibilityLearning AgilityListeningMotivating OthersPatiencePeer RelationshipsPerseverancePerspectiveProblem Solving

Job Details

FILE MAINTENANCE:

  • Completes all file maintenance functions for their assigned categories.
  • Executes the New Item Set Up Process, ensuring all new items are set up completely and accurately.
  • Manages & completes projects to update system settings, values or parameters amongst existing items.
  • Audits fulfillment flag settings and other data points for accuracy in the system.
  • Updates and maintains user codes as directed to assist in exception-based fulfillment ordering in new markets.
  • Reviews the Ad Template throughout the Ad Process to ensure item candidates have valid SKUs that are set up accurately in the system, have a forecast in the template and include an assortment list where necessary.

POG ASSORTMENT ACCURACY:

  • Drives assortment accuracy by ensuring all items expected to be in each store are in a POG assigned to the store.
  • Drives POG integrity by keeping sets updated based on defined process parameters and trigger events.
  • Removes discontinued items from POGs upon status change and adds new item replacements to POGs.
  • Analyzes the balance of space amongst each item in a POG and appropriately redistributes space when needed.
  • Maintains accurate POG capacity for key items; communicates status to team for ‘max stock’ utilization.
  • Monitors unavailable and out of season SKUs in active POGs and communicates with team to reset or review.

SPECIAL ORDERS:

  • Reviews the special-order report daily, converts estimates to orders, confirms availability with vendors, communicates status to stores when necessary and notifies Planners when orders need to be placed.
  • Monitors, measures and executes the special-order report and processes to ensure timely replenishment.

Other Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:

  • Participates in weekly meetings and attends store walks as needed.
  • Updates & publishes reporting as required to support their category team.
  • Complete special assigned projects.
  • Processes replenishment orders for select vendors in the department if needed.

And other duties, responsibilities and/or tasks as assigned.

  • Working knowledge of retail math.
  • Strong retail systems understanding. Knowledge and experience using Epicor strongly preferred.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Strong Excel Skills preferred.
  • Must have ability to problem solve, perform under pressure, and manage time to meet deadlines.
  • Must have strong communication skills, be collaborative and work effectively on a team.
  • Ability to complete tasks proactively and perform well with limited supervision or direction.
  • 4+ years retail experience.
  • 2+ year in a data analysis, inventory planning, merchandising, or space planning position preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree, Associates Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Able to sit and work at a keyboard for extended periods of time.
  • This position is an office position at Wilco’s distribution center in Donald, OR.
  • Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM.

Wilco’s comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees, offering competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities, to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience.

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Advancement Opportunities
Long-term Disability
Life/AD&D Insurance
Employee Discount
Holidays & PTO
Profit Sharing
Referral Bonus