Merchandise Analytics Lead: Data-Driven Growth

Holiday Stationstores; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Supplemental life

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

HSA option

FSA option

Paid vacation

Personal time

Sick time

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being programs

Job summary

Holiday Stationstores seeks a Merchandise Analytics Manager in Minnetonka, MN to turn data into actionable insights for pricing, promotions, and assortment. You will partner with Local and Global Merchandising, Data & Analytics, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to drive DDM initiatives using internal data and syndicated market data from NielsenIQ and Circana.

You will develop reusable analytical tools and dashboards with SQL, Power BI, and Excel, translate complex findings into clear stories

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in mathematics, CS, engineering, statistics, business analytics, or related field, with at least three years of experience.
• Strong market share analysis skills and hands-on knowledge of NielsenIQ and Circana data, tools, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Power BI or Tableau for data analysis and visualization.
• Proven success leading large projects and cross-functional initiatives from start to finish.
• Experience communicating insights and recommendations to senior business leaders.
• Experience collaborating with individuals across different functions and levels.
• Supervisory experience managing and developing employees.

Responsibilities

• Champion DDM initiatives and help teams use data to guide business decisions.
• Participate in ongoing reviews of pricing, assortment, and promotional strategies and document decisions.
• Contribute to the Business Unit’s annual DDM planning process.
• Turn insights into action with cross-functional partners and improve DDM tools and processes.
• Develop reusable analytical tools, models, and approaches for actionable insights.
• Analyze market share, category performance, and competitive trends using syndicated data.
• Combine syndicated data with internal sales and loyalty data for a complete performance view.
• Monitor pricing, promotions, and assortment performance against competitors and identify trends.
• Maintain data quality and appropriate use of syndicated data sources with Global Data & Analytics.
• Use SQL, Power BI, Excel, and AI-assisted analytics to automate reporting and expand access.
• Translate complex findings into clear stories and presentations for stakeholders.
• Participate in the Global Analytical Network and share experiences across units.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.
• Maintain professional knowledge through workshops and industry networks.
• Support team success by achieving targets in company plans.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Data storytelling

Executive communication

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, CS, Engineering, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

NielsenIQ

Circana

Job description

Holiday Stationstores seeks a Merchandise Analytics Manager in Minnetonka, MN to turn data into actionable insights for pricing, promotions, and assortment. You will partner with Local and Global Merchandising, Data & Analytics, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to drive DDM initiatives using internal data and syndicated market data from NielsenIQ and Circana.

You will develop reusable analytical tools and dashboards with SQL, Power BI, and Excel, translate complex findings into clear stories