Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DICK’S Sporting Goods is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities they serve. The Inventory and Fulfillment Analyst will lead initiatives focused on inventory and order fulfillment strategies, coaching teams through new system adoption and process transformation.
Responsibilities
- Lead rollout and change management initiatives focused on inventory and order fulfillment strategies within the assortment planning, buy planning and purchasing optimization tool kits
- Develop and teach best practices, applying data-driven decision-making techniques to users within the merchandising organization
- Compile, prepare, and maintain reports and presentations pertaining to the end to end pre-season merchandising process
- Facilitate understanding of assortment planning and buy planning inputs and outputs
- Guide teams in understanding how to adjust strategic levers to optimize our inventory to support the merchandising strategy
- Partner with buyers, planners and allocations teammates to ensure omni channel buy and allocation strategy aligns with overall inventory flow strategy and financial plans
- Identify any gaps and develop strategies to maximize inventory productivity
- Collaborate with merchandising teammates to influence assortments including the continual evaluation of demand, inventory forecasting and optimal product flow
- Prepare and deliver actionable insights through ad-hoc analysis across company initiatives, hindsight projects and business strategies
- Utilize a solution-oriented approach by delivering a viewpoint rooted in fact as well as forward looking recommendations
- Adjust training approach based on an understanding of retail merchandising business needs, considering the varying requirements of different user groups (experience level, category, timelines)
- Collaborate with the Enterprise Reporting Team to integrate merchandising data into actionable reporting, working cross-functionally to deliver dashboards and reporting tools for merch/PAR business teams
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5-7 years experience
- Proven experience in Buying, Planning and/or Allocations with a focus on retail analysis and/or financial & inventory planning
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proven success in prioritizing workload and leading multiple requests
- Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to establish strong relationships
- SQL, Power BI (DAX) a plus
- Utilization of presentation skills, public speaking, and change management experience are advantageous for success in this role
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