What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Merchandising Analyst position at Blue Nile?
R2Net is a diamond bridal jewelry company with a technology soul. R2Net Inc. is an innovative technology company that provides e-commerce and supply chain platforms to connect the entire span of the diamond industry's ecosystem, including manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.
We are looking for a highly analytical Senior Merchandising Analyst to drive sales and improve margins through effective data-driven strategies. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Merchandising, this role will support the Merchandising Team by providing key business analytics and transforming complex data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate excels at analyzing data, applying statistical methods, and delivering clear, impactful recommendations to inform and influence business decisions.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic business analysis that identifies opportunities for revenue growth and margin improvement through pricing strategies, product assortment, and promotional activities.
- Analyze price elasticities and spillover effects between brands to optimize pricing strategies and product positioning.
- Develop, refine, and manage regular merchandising reports and dashboards that highlight key performance metrics and product performance across categories.
- Collaborate with the buying, planning, marketing, and analytics teams to consolidate data and provide insights that inform business decisions.
- Develop KPIs and measurement systems that evaluate product lifecycle management, pricing effectiveness, and promotional impact.
- Leverage business intelligence tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau) to create actionable reports and deliver real-time visibility on product and promotional performance.
- Identify and analyze emerging trends in customer behavior, market conditions, and competitor activity to inform merchandising strategies.
- Support the development of strategic merchandising plans by analyzing past performance, current trends, and forecasting future opportunities.
- Assist in the development of pricing strategies and promotional calendars based on data-driven insights.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and actionable format.
Requirements
Benefits
At R2Net, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location :
Annual base pay : $85,000 - $115,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.
At this time, R2NET will consider sponsoring a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Additional Information : R2NET INC. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. R2NET INC. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
Salary : $85,000 - $115,000
