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Overview The Merchandising Analyst / Associate partners with Data & Analytics, Merchandising, and cross‑functional teams to drive business performance through actionable insights, demand planning, and inventory optimization. This role analyzes sales, pricing, and inventory trends, develops forecasts, and supports strategic decision‑making to advance merchandising KPIs.
Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Reporting
Partner with Data and Analytics teams to establish clear dashboards that track key merchandising metrics and provide insight into business performance.
Monitor sales performance and trends; identify opportunities and challenges and recommend actions to improve merchandising KPIs and business performance.
Create and maintain detailed reports and dashboards to track KPIs related to sales, inventory, and demand planning.
Demand Planning & Forecasting
Analyze sales trends, historical data, and market conditions to develop accurate demand forecasts for the product assortment and coordinate with Purchasing to ensure uninterrupted supply.
Create SKU‑level sales projections and work with Purchasing to establish and maintain in‑stock % targets while streamlining carrying costs.
Define, create, and update weekly inventory thresholds for programs such as In‑Home Try‑On (IHTO).
Inventory & Margin Optimization
Ensure optimal inventory levels to meet in‑stock goals for both sellable and try‑on products, while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
Partner with the Director of Merchandising to establish an obsolete budget and manage frame inventory and sell‑through to hit budget targets.
Create visibility into discontinued, slow‑moving, or obsolete products and develop solutions for potential inventory risks.
Work closely with Operations to manage end‑of‑life product transitions and free up shelf space for new inventory.
Pricing & Margin Analysis
Assist in developing overarching pricing strategies based on demand, competition, and market conditions to maximize profitability.
Analyze pricing and gross margin; design and execute price tests to identify opportunities and optimize frame and lens retail pricing.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with marketing, supply chain, and product development teams to align demand forecasts with marketing campaigns, new product launches, and promotional activities.
Work with the merchandising team to curate and optimize the product assortment, ensuring a compelling and relevant product mix for customers.
Conduct purchase trend analysis for promotional sales periods and new product launches.
Qualifications
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Tableau, and SQL.
Experience in merchandising, demand planning, or inventory management, preferably in e‑commerce or retail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work cross‑functionally.
Detail‑oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Knowledge of the eyewear industry or fashion retail is a plus.
Benefits
Free eye exams for your entire family.
Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services.
Amazing healthcare coverage.
401(k) match.
Flexible PTO.
Tuition reimbursement program.
In‑house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6).
Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day.
Full onsite gym.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Merchandising Analyst
role at
1-800 CONTACTS .
Overview The Merchandising Analyst / Associate partners with Data & Analytics, Merchandising, and cross‑functional teams to drive business performance through actionable insights, demand planning, and inventory optimization. This role analyzes sales, pricing, and inventory trends, develops forecasts, and supports strategic decision‑making to advance merchandising KPIs.
Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Reporting
Partner with Data and Analytics teams to establish clear dashboards that track key merchandising metrics and provide insight into business performance.
Monitor sales performance and trends; identify opportunities and challenges and recommend actions to improve merchandising KPIs and business performance.
Create and maintain detailed reports and dashboards to track KPIs related to sales, inventory, and demand planning.
Demand Planning & Forecasting
Analyze sales trends, historical data, and market conditions to develop accurate demand forecasts for the product assortment and coordinate with Purchasing to ensure uninterrupted supply.
Create SKU‑level sales projections and work with Purchasing to establish and maintain in‑stock % targets while streamlining carrying costs.
Define, create, and update weekly inventory thresholds for programs such as In‑Home Try‑On (IHTO).
Inventory & Margin Optimization
Ensure optimal inventory levels to meet in‑stock goals for both sellable and try‑on products, while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
Partner with the Director of Merchandising to establish an obsolete budget and manage frame inventory and sell‑through to hit budget targets.
Create visibility into discontinued, slow‑moving, or obsolete products and develop solutions for potential inventory risks.
Work closely with Operations to manage end‑of‑life product transitions and free up shelf space for new inventory.
Pricing & Margin Analysis
Assist in developing overarching pricing strategies based on demand, competition, and market conditions to maximize profitability.
Analyze pricing and gross margin; design and execute price tests to identify opportunities and optimize frame and lens retail pricing.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with marketing, supply chain, and product development teams to align demand forecasts with marketing campaigns, new product launches, and promotional activities.
Work with the merchandising team to curate and optimize the product assortment, ensuring a compelling and relevant product mix for customers.
Conduct purchase trend analysis for promotional sales periods and new product launches.
Qualifications
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Tableau, and SQL.
Experience in merchandising, demand planning, or inventory management, preferably in e‑commerce or retail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work cross‑functionally.
Detail‑oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Knowledge of the eyewear industry or fashion retail is a plus.
Benefits
Free eye exams for your entire family.
Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services.
Amazing healthcare coverage.
401(k) match.
Flexible PTO.
Tuition reimbursement program.
In‑house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6).
Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day.
Full onsite gym.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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