Merchandising Analyst

Eightelevengroup; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Eightelevengroup is looking for a Project Analyst in Atlanta, GA for a 7-month contract role. This position plays a critical part in supporting enterprise merchandising execution and enhances store operations through detailed coordination with field teams.

The candidate should have a background in project support, strong communication skills, and advanced proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Excel. This on-site role offers a dynamic environment within a Fortune 50 retailer, emphasizing operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting project management, operations, merchandise, or logistics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data validation and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of merchandising and store operations projects.
• Collect and validate project information from partners.
• Coordinate labor and resource scheduling for implementations.
• Monitor project progress and communicate issues to stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation and provide data-driven insights.

Skills

Project management support

Operations

Merchandising

Retail execution

Strong communication

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MLX

MPC

Job description

Project Analyst – Merchandising Services
Atlanta, GA 30339
On-Site role
$34-38 per hour
7-Month Contract with Potential for Extension

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client, a Fortune 50 retailer, is seeking a Project Analyst – Merchandising Services for a 7-month onsite contract in Atlanta, GA, with potential for extension. As a key member of a highly visible project integration team, you will play a critical role in supporting the execution of enterprise merchandising, capital, and store operations initiatives. This position acts as a vital link between corporate teams and field execution partners, ensuring projects are operationally ready for in-store implementation by coordinating data, labor, materials, logistics, and project documentation across multiple business partners.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. You will support large-scale initiatives with significant business impact, helping transform project plans into successful in-store executions while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support the execution of enterprise merchandising and store operations projects by coordinating activities across field teams, logistics, merchandising services, supply chain, and other cross-functional partners.
• Collect, validate, and consolidate project information from field partners to support planning, readiness assessments, and implementation activities.
• Review project requirements and validate readiness within internal project management systems, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and execution requirements are met.
• Analyze and interpret planograms, merchandising layouts, and project documentation to support successful store‑level execution.
• Coordinate labor scheduling, direct‑to‑site shipments, material deliveries, and implementation logistics to ensure resources are available when required.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks or execution gaps, and proactively communicate issues to stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot scheduling, reporting, and execution‑related challenges for field teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Maintain project documentation, system records, reporting tools, and database entries to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Track implementation results and provide data‑driven insights to support post‑project analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with project managers and business stakeholders to ensure project scope, timelines, and operational requirements remain aligned throughout execution.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery efficiency, reporting accuracy, and operational readiness.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Associate degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of experience supporting project management, operations, merchandising, retail execution, supply chain, logistics, or related business functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data validation, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments.
• Ability to identify issues, solve problems, and proactively drive tasks to completion with limited supervision.
• Experience supporting retail, merchandising, supply chain, store operations, or capital project initiatives (preferred).
• Familiarity with MLX, MPC, or similar project execution and merchandising systems (preferred).
• Experience reviewing planograms or supporting store implementation projects (preferred).
• Exposure to AI‑enabled productivity tools and process automation technologies (preferred).
• Experience supporting cross‑functional teams in large enterprise organizations (preferred).
• Ability to connect operational details to broader project objectives.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Excellent follow‑through and execution mindset.
• Ability to build effective relationships with both corporate and field‑based partners.
• Passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.