SR MERCHANDISE ANALYST
General Summary:
A Sr. Merchandise Analyst is a seasoned expert who partners with all functional areas in the enterprise by leading and developing high-impact, influential analysis utilized for go-forward direction, strategic business decisions and insight into current and future trends. The scope of work includes leading short term and long term analysis, key initiative reporting, ad-hoc analysis, business process development/support. The Sr. Merchandise Analyst collaborates as a creative thought partner who initiates intentional, thoughtful and timely analysis that supports and guides the strategy of DSW, Inc.
Reports to: Director DSW Analytics
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with key business partners to identify and develop ad-hoc analysis
• Influence and interpret analytic question(s) to be answered
• Provide succinct, audience-adapted analysis
• Actively participates in the business to gain insight into the trends and opportunities
• Develop and present analysis supporting strategic initiatives and/or big idea questions
• Engage intellectual curiosity to proactively meet business needs and answer analytical questions
• Produce assigned reporting and analysis in a timely and accurate fashion
• Validates accuracy to established sources prior to distribution
• Actively seeks out customer (internal) feedback to identify enhancement opportunities
• Make recommendations based on knowledge, expertise and business acumen for improvements and alternative solutions
Required Skills and Competencies:
• Highly developed analytical skills including application of retail mathematics/statistics
• Experience preparing presenting complex data and analysis to C-level executives
• Ability to translate conclusions from individual contributor to executive audiences
• Strong organizational skills & ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at once
• Proven track record of managing multi-data sources to draw conclusions
• Effective personal communication
• Proficient with MicroSoft Office
• Experience with Business Objects or similar reporting solution
• History of developing creative solutions to reporting needs
Competencies
SETTING GOALS – Creates and follow effective plans. Anticipates risks, creates contingency plans. Aligns plans with goals. Allocates adequate resources. Accepts and supports change. Willing to take risks and suggests new ideas, approaches. Takes initiative. Seeks out learning activities.
WORKING WITH OTHERS – Clearly articulates own, other’s goals. Promotes a team atmosphere by demonstrating humility and respect. Builds effective relationships, relates well to others. Delivers and responds to feedback in a constructive manner. Considers multiple perspectives. Handles conflict, pressure, uncertainty and adapts independently. Meets commitments. Dedicated to working with business partners on their expectations.
GETTING RESULTS – Personally accountable for work performance targets and achieving results. Prioritizes well. Anticipates and handles obstacles effectively. Makes good, timely decisions. Can simply and process complex problems. Understands underlying issues and addresses root causes. Meets deadlines, works until finished.
Qualifications
Experience:
• 5+ years in corporate retail
Preferred Qualifications:
• Project Management a plus
• Management Experience a plus
Education:
• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience
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