Hybrid Assortment Strategy Analyst

Ross Stores, Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking an Assortment Analyst to support merchants and planning in shaping assortment strategies. You will drive analytics to optimize sales, inventory and the assortment, and oversee execution of strategies using allocation systems.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, comfort with data analysis, and the ability to translate insights into recommendations. A mix of in-office work is expected with some remote capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 1–2 years equivalent work experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Efficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Retail Math.
• Retail software experience, a plus (JDA or Other Allocation Software).
• Ability to independently analyze data sets to solve problems and summarize recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Merchants on assortment opportunities.
• Identify and conduct high-level analytics for Seasonal Strategies, Business Events, and Ad Hoc requests.
• Define and implement allocation approaches for optimal inventory mix.
• Participate in field visits to assess allocation results and opportunities.
• Assist in maintaining and validating allocation automation and tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Retail math

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

JDA

Job description

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking an Assortment Analyst to support merchants and planning in shaping assortment strategies. You will drive analytics to optimize sales, inventory and the assortment, and oversee execution of strategies using allocation systems.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, comfort with data analysis, and the ability to translate insights into recommendations. A mix of in-office work is expected with some remote capabilities.