Merchandise Specialist

Insight Global; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Analyst, Assortment Activation in Bentonville, Arkansas. The role involves activating assortment strategies and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful merchandising across stores.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in merchandising or retail operations, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with modular planning tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in merchandising, modular planning, marketing, or retail operations.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with merchandising systems.
• Knowledge of assortment activation processes and store-level execution.

Responsibilities

• Activate assortment and modular plans across categories.
• Partner with merchants and operations teams for smooth implementation.
• Recommend system improvements for accuracy and efficiency.
• Support development of training materials for associates.
• Track execution metrics and resolve operational issues.
• Provide recommendations based on customer trends and performance.

Skills

Operational execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

ProSpace

Profloor

Job description

As a Senior Analyst, Assortment Activation, you will be responsible for activating modular and assortment strategies that ensure merchandising plans are implemented accurately and efficiently across stores. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in operational execution, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Modular Activation: Activate assortment and modular plans across categories, ensuring alignment with merchandising objectives.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with merchants, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure smooth implementation.
• Process Optimization: Recommend system and process improvements to enhance modular accuracy and efficiency.
• Training & Communication: Support development of training materials and communication plans for associates and stakeholders.
• Performance Monitoring: Track execution metrics and resolve issues promptly to maintain compliance and quality.
• Strategic Insights: Provide recommendations to merchants and leadership based on customer trends, category performance, and market data.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience: 2+ years in merchandising, modular planning, marketing or retail operations.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with merchandising (or related) systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Plusses

• Experience with modular planning tools such as ProSpace or Profloor and systems.
• Knowledge of assortment activation processes and store-level execution.
• Experience in retail analytics or assortment planning.