What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Analyst position at Menards?
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Analysts are responsible for maintaining all function of inventory control in the areas they are responsible for also maintain the highest possible turns and in-stock position possible.
Primary Responsibilities
Gross Profit Margin
Assist the Merchandise Manager and Merchant in attaining the highest sales and gross margin dollars
Inventory
Assist the Merchandise Manager in inventory control, including inventory balancing and stock reductions to ensure maximum turn and in-stock position
Advertised Items
An analyst will ensure the stock status and anticipated needs of merchandise to be advertised
Administrative Accuracy
Ensure accuracy on vendor order guides, bin tags, purchase orders, letters, inventory counts, SKU descriptions, SKU hierarchy, and in – computer stock status in terms of active, discontinued, deleted, mark-down, special purchase, seasonal and good deal
Automatic Replenishment Systems
Assist the Merchandise Manager in automatic replenishment of merchandise Demand Chain Management efficiently
Responsibility
In addition to the functions outlined above, the Merchandise Manager or Chief Merchant may assign additional job duties throughout the year. Analysts are also responsible for passing on useful information when they notice problems developing in other areas.
Skills/Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in a business related field such as Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, and or Mathematics OR an Associate’s degree in business AND equivalent of 2 years of store experience OR an equivalent amount of store/retail or related experience
Minor in Marketing or Merchandising and related experience in retail a plus
General computer knowledge with Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Must be able to work full-time with the ability to put in overtime (average of 48 hours per week)
Travel is required (including air travel)
Relocation to the Eau Claire, WI area is required
Visit us at www.menards.com/careers to explore all Career Opportunities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Analysts are responsible for maintaining all function of inventory control in the areas they are responsible for also maintain the highest possible turns and in-stock position possible.
Primary Responsibilities
Gross Profit Margin
Assist the Merchandise Manager and Merchant in attaining the highest sales and gross margin dollars
Inventory
Assist the Merchandise Manager in inventory control, including inventory balancing and stock reductions to ensure maximum turn and in-stock position
Advertised Items
An analyst will ensure the stock status and anticipated needs of merchandise to be advertised
Administrative Accuracy
Ensure accuracy on vendor order guides, bin tags, purchase orders, letters, inventory counts, SKU descriptions, SKU hierarchy, and in – computer stock status in terms of active, discontinued, deleted, mark-down, special purchase, seasonal and good deal
Automatic Replenishment Systems
Assist the Merchandise Manager in automatic replenishment of merchandise Demand Chain Management efficiently
Responsibility
In addition to the functions outlined above, the Merchandise Manager or Chief Merchant may assign additional job duties throughout the year. Analysts are also responsible for passing on useful information when they notice problems developing in other areas.
Skills/Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in a business related field such as Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, and or Mathematics OR an Associate’s degree in business AND equivalent of 2 years of store experience OR an equivalent amount of store/retail or related experience
Minor in Marketing or Merchandising and related experience in retail a plus
General computer knowledge with Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Must be able to work full-time with the ability to put in overtime (average of 48 hours per week)
Travel is required (including air travel)
Relocation to the Eau Claire, WI area is required
Visit us at www.menards.com/careers to explore all Career Opportunities.