Merchandise Analyst

Overview

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: "Life's a Party, We're Makin' It Fun!" and "So Much Fun It's Scary!"

At Spencer's and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.

One Team / One Goal

We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it's developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work environment
• Career advancement
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k with a company match
• 30% merchandise discount

Responsibilities

The Merchandise Analyst is responsible for analyzing, recommending and maintaining optimal store matrix for designated areas. Other responsibilities include merchandise distribution to stores, serving as the point person for designated store groups and supporting the stores requests and needs.

• Analyzes, recommends and maintains optimal store inventory levels. Coordinates and executes field input and requests
• Assists merchant team in managing assortments
• Participates in assortment planning process and makes recommendations to support allocation strategies
• Provides analysis and research to support the creation of the assortment and buy plans, guiding distribution strategies to optimally incorporate store demographics into the assortment and allocation processes
• Reviews case packs, order flow recommendations and store feedback related to assortment
• Analyzes store-level inventory productivity and makes adjustment to business trends
• Purchase order management responsibilities including the creation, communication and execution of purchase orders utilizing internal systems as well as vendor support
• Leads the tracking and coordination with the buying team and vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel