Drop Ship Analyst

1002 Columbia Brands USA, LLC.; United States; Hybrid; USD 81.000 - 136.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellness benefits

Employee discounts

Generous time off

Zusammenfassung

Columbia Sportswear Company seeks a Drop Ship Analyst to optimize drop ship operations by managing vendor relationships, monitoring fulfillment, and analyzing data for actionable improvements.

Work is hybrid from our Portland, Oregon HQ with occasional Seattle showroom involvement. Strong analytical, cross-functional collaboration, and retail analytics experience required in a fast-paced retail/e-commerce environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent required.
• 5–8 years of related experience.
• Strong communication and external partner experience.
• Retail forecasting and sales analysis in retail.</br>Experience in buying/planning is preferred.
• Outdoor industry knowledge and CSC brand familiarity a plus.
• Merchandising, buying, product allocation and sales analysis.
• Advanced retail math and pricing strategy knowledge.
• Data manipulation with statistical analysis skills.
• Strong organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide data-driven insights to improve assortments and sell-through.
• Analyze retailer sales, inventory, and fulfillment performance for opportunities.
• Support account meetings with data for assortment recommendations.
• Identify risks and opportunities in product availability and fulfillment.
• Deliver complex sales and sell-in reports and ad-hoc analyses.
• Collaborate with Regional Sales to optimize top/bottom performers and forecasts.

Kenntnisse

Retail forecasting

Sales analysis

Vendor management

Data analysis

Open to buy

Financial planning

Merchandising

Pricing strategies

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company. Secondary preferred location would be based out of our Seattle Showroom location.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Drop Ship Analyst is responsible for supporting and optimizing drop ship operations by managing vendor relationships, monitoring order fulfillment performance, analyzing supply chain data, and ensuring seamless customer experience. This role serves as a key liaison between internal teams and external suppliers to drive operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and on‑time delivery. The analyst leverages data and reporting tools to identify trends, resolve fulfillment issues, improve vendor compliance, and support strategic initiatives that enhance the overall drop ship program. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and skilled at working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced retail, e‑commerce, or supply chain environment. Success in this role requires strong problem‑solving abilities, data analysis expertise, and the capability to translate operational insights into actionable recommendations that improve service levels, reduce costs, and support business growth.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Provides Sales representatives with constructive analysis and suggestions for improvements during seasonal pre-lines and booking timeframes to create sales driving assortments based on sell‑through analytics and market trends.
• Participate in account meetings and provide data to support assortment recommendations.
• Analyzes retailer sales, inventory, and fulfillment performance to identify growth opportunities and service risks.
• Recommends actions to improve product availability, optimise assortment performance, and address inventory or fulfillment concerns.
• Generates and provides complex sales and sell‑in summary reporting, analytics, and ad‑hoc requests to stakeholders as well as to internal cross‑functional teams.
• Works closely with Regional Sales Team to identify top and bottom performing items to improve sales.
• Works with Regional Sales Directors on current and future season forecasting.
• Identifies opportunities and liabilities on products based on history and market trends to maximise production runs and internal gross margins.

YOU ARE

Curious and always looking for new ways to improve process. Proactive and can take initiative. Able to react in a dynamic, creative environment.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5‑8 years’ professional experience in related position.
• Strong communication skills and a proven track record of working with external partners.
• Previous experience in retail buying, retail planning, or similar experience with retail forecasting and sales analysis required.
• Strong knowledge of the outdoor industry, consumer buying patterns and retail dynamics, knowledge of CSC brands a plus.
• Possesses strong understanding of merchandising, buying, product allocation, and retail sales analysis.
• Possess advanced knowledge of retail math and pricing strategies with a strong knowledge of open to buy processes and financial planning processes.
• Proficient experience in manipulating data including statistical analysis and advanced math calculations.
• Strong organisational and presentation skills and attention to detail required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with stakeholders as various levels internal and external.

OTHER APPROVED WORK LOCATIONS

• Charlotte Showroom 1930 Center Park Drive, suite B Charlotte, NC 28217
• Katy/Houston Showroom 14511 Old Katy Road, suite 100 Houston, TX 77079
• Milwaukee Showroom 201 E Pittsburgh Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53204
• Pittsburgh Showroom 560 Lindbergh Drive Coraopolis, PA 15108
• St.Louis Showroom 10 Sunnen Drive Maplewood, MO 63413

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range: $81,190 - $135,800. *Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) plan plus a generous company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, and health savings account.
• Assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services).
• EAP+ which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.
• Extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. Columbia Sportswear is a global apparel and footwear company with over 80 years of being ourselves and not apologizing for it. We’ve seen a lot and done a lot. But our motto remains: “It’s perfect. now make it better.” Learn more about how you can help us shape the next 80 years here.