Specialist, Business Analytics & Merchandise Planning
Boston, US
Key Responsibilities
Merchandising & Forecasting
- Assist in forecasting demand and creating stock allocation plans to support sales and promotional activities.
- Analyze inventory levels, product performance, and sell-through to recommend timely actions.
- Identify gaps in stock, forecasting, and assortment planning; develop strategies to bridge those gaps.
- Support product lifecycle activities, including phase-in/phase-out tracking.
Business Analysis & Reporting
- Build and maintain dashboards in Power BI to track performance, trends, and KPIs.
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly business reports to support decision-making.
- Support pricing, promotion, and sales analysis across categories.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop data-driven insights and business recommendations.
Systems & Tools
- Work with SAP Frontend for inventory management, order tracking, and product updates.
- Use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic, customer behavior, and conversion metrics.
- Utilize Excel for advanced data manipulation, forecasting models, and ad-hoc analysis.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Supply Chain, E-Commerce, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment on stock and performance.
- Communicate insights proactively and present findings with clarity.
- Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.