AI-Driven Buying & Merchandising Analyst — In-Office

ALO; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALO is seeking an Buying & Merchandising AI Analyst to leverage AI analytics and automation to enhance reporting and forecasting, support pricing analysis, and strengthen business execution. You will translate data into actionable insights to back the product vision and drive commercial performance.

Reporting to the Buying organization, you will partner with Buying and Merchandising, improve manual Excel workflows, and develop scalable AI-powered tools. In-office full-time role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in analytics, pricing, buying, merchandising, or planning; retail or e-commerce experience preferred.
• Practical AI experience and sound judgement about capabilities, limitations, and responsible use.
• Advanced Excel, working knowledge of SQL, and experience with Tableau, Power BI, or comparable tools.
• Familiarity with Python, workflow automation, or application development preferred.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with an interest in pricing and retail performance.
• Highly detail-oriented, with strong data validation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills across business and technical teams.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, ownership mindset, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Automate recurring reporting and analysis with AI to reduce manual work and improve accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop AI-enabled dashboards, tools, and workflows under guidance to deliver actionable insights.
• Validate AI outputs against trusted data and business context, investigating discrepancies and applying human review.
• Test and document approved AI tools, measuring productivity and quality while protecting company data.
• Support international pricing analysis across market trends, competitive positioning, and margins.
• Enhance pricing tools under guidance to improve reliability, usability, and opportunity assessment.
• Analyze product and business performance for seasonal reviews, leadership discussions, and key initiatives.
• Connect business and technical teams to clarify needs, resolve issues, and support timely delivery.

Skills

Analytics

Pricing

Buying & Merchandising

Excel proficiency

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Python/workflows

Communication

Tools

Tableau/Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

ALO is seeking an Buying & Merchandising AI Analyst to leverage AI analytics and automation to enhance reporting and forecasting, support pricing analysis, and strengthen business execution. You will translate data into actionable insights to back the product vision and drive commercial performance.

Reporting to the Buying organization, you will partner with Buying and Merchandising, improve manual Excel workflows, and develop scalable AI-powered tools. In-office full-time role.