FMCG Merchandising Analyst - Mandarin Speaker

CoreBridge Global Consulting; Sassari; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Retail Merchandising Analysis & Planning Manager in Sassari, Italy. This role involves supporting the sales team through data analysis, managing inventory, and enhancing brand image. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and must be fluent in Mandarin and English. Competitive salary and dynamic work environment offered.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years experience in business analysis or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to conduct both quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Mansioni

• Perform sales analyses related to sell-in/sell-out and growth.
• Lead forecasting of inventory planning based on sales trends.
• Manage a team of Inventory Stock Allocators.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Fluent Mandarin

Fluent English

Strumenti

Anaplan

Business Objects

Business Intelligence tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

The Retail Merchandising Analysis & Planning Manager supports the sales team by performing analyses needed for the definition of Retail merchandising activities. He / she will be the owner of weekly, monthly and seasonal sales and stock analysis, primarily forecasting at category level.

Responsibilities

Business Analysis

• Perform relevant analyses for all products, related to sell-in / sell-out, sell-through, product best performers, slow movers, growth, etc.
• Provide suggestions / alerts to retail merchandisers or recommendations regarding sales trends
• Provide excellent presentations and documents to recap categories trends, specific categories performance, and support to make decisions
• Support retail merchandising team during Buying campaigns with pre-buy and post-buy strategic presentations
• Develop specific analysis about stores’ sales performance, sell-out, and sell-through

Planning & Forecasting

• Based on sales trends, investment and product strategy, lead forecasting of permanent and carry-over items planning
• Support each merchandisers with forecasting at style level and conduct forecasting meetings with Central team as well as inserting forecasts into the tool
• Manage a team of 3 Inventory Stock Allocators to support in-season movement of merchandise

Brand Image Enhancement

• Increase Visibility : Making sure products are seen by consumers and stand out in a crowded retail environment.
• Enhance Consumer Experience : Creating an appealing and easy-to-navigate shopping atmosphere.
• Planogramming : Creating channel-specific plans for product placement on shelves, often organizing by category flow and shopper logic to maximize shelf share.

Requirements

• Min. 3 years experience as Business Analyst, Merchandiser / Buyer, Sales Analyst or similar role with a strong analytical element
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (in particular PowerPoint and Excel); BO, BI & Anaplan experience preferred
• Strong ability and competence in quantitative and qualitative analysis on sales performance and product report / feedback
• Experience in the tobacco / vape / e-cigarette industry is a plus
• Mandarin speaker is a MUST, fluent in spoken and written English