Merchandise Analyst Remote

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GENERAL SUMMARY
The Merchandise Analyst 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 and potentially a direct report. The Merchandise Analyst collaborates as a creative thought partner who initiates intentional, thoughtful and timely analysis that supports and guides the strategy of DSW.
 
REPORTS TO: Director Central Planning and Merchandise Operations
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Expertise across multi-disciplines within the area
*Collaborate with key business partners to identify and develop ad-hoc analysis
*Influence and interpret analytic questions to be answered
*Understand customer requirements and data availability
*Provide succinct, audience-adapted analysis
*Develop accurate reporting and analysis on agreed timelines
*Engage peers and/or supervisor to overcome obstacles to ensure timelines are met
*Actively participates in the business to gain insight into the trends and opportunities
*Attend cross-functional department team meetings, business reviews, category meetings, etc
*Develop and present analysis supporting strategic initiatives and/or big idea questions
*Produce assigned reporting and analysis in a timely and accurate fashion
*Validates accuracy to established sources prior to distribution
*Proactively makes changes to maintain delivery standards
 
REQUIRED SKILLS:
*Highly developed analytical skills including application of retail mathematics/statistics
*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; strong Excel skills including Power Pivot
 
EXPERIENCE:
*3+ years in corporate retail in MP&A, Buying, Marketing, or Finance roles
 

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
*Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 
 

 
 

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