Director, Merchandising Analytics & Catalog Strategy

AutoZone; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone Mexico seeks a Director of Merchandising Analytics, Assortment Optimization and Catalog to lead analytics, strategic planning, and catalog capabilities across stores, hubs, and megahubs.

You'll drive AI-enabled decision support, align financial targets with category initiatives, and develop a high-performing team of 24+ professionals while collaborating with Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA) or equivalent.
• Proven cross-functional leadership experience.
• Strong analytics background in merchandising.
• Excellent executive-level communication in English.
• Experience leading catalog/content initiatives and data-driven assortment strategy.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the integrated strategy for merchandising analytics, financial planning, assortment optimization, and catalog.
• Oversee merchandising financial plans, forecasts, and performance reviews with Finance and Merchandising leaders.
• Set the analytical agenda to translate sales trends, customer behavior, and market insights into recommendations.
• Direct assortment optimization across stores, hubs, and megahubs to improve coverage and profitability.
• Lead catalog quality, coverage acceleration, and usability enhancements for new vehicles and parts.
• Establish the roadmap for AI-enabled decision support, analytics, automation, and self-service in merchandising functions.
• Partner with Merchandising Directors and cross-functional teams to align priorities and measure results.
• Develop Senior Managers and foster leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Present integrated merchandising performance and recommendations to senior leadership with clear trade-offs.
• Lead a team of 24+ professionals in Merchandising Analytics, Content and Assortment.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Merchandising

Communication

Education

Master's degree (MA/MS/MBA)

Job description

AutoZone Mexico seeks a Director of Merchandising Analytics, Assortment Optimization and Catalog to lead analytics, strategic planning, and catalog capabilities across stores, hubs, and megahubs.

You'll drive AI-enabled decision support, align financial targets with category initiatives, and develop a high-performing team of 24+ professionals while collaborating with Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain.