Merchandising Analyst - Apparel & Accessories (Omni-channel)

BIOWORLD MERCHANDISING; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BIOWORLD MERCHANDISING is seeking a Merchandise Analyst to drive category growth through data-driven analysis of sales, inventory, customer behavior, and market trends. You will partner with Design, Product Development, Sales, Ecommerce, and Planning teams to optimize assortments and guide product decisions across wholesale, retail, and ecommerce channels.

The role focuses on analyzing performance, owning assortment recommendations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Retail Management, Analytics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of merchandising, category management, buying, planning, ecommerce merchandising, business analytics, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and category performance to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable recommendations that improve revenue, profitability, and inventory productivity.
• Own assortment recommendations for assigned categories, leveraging sales performance, consumer insights, market trends, and inventory analytics to determine product selection, assortment mix, and lifecycle strategies.
• Partner with Design and Product Development teams to identify category opportunities, assortment gaps, and product priorities that align with customer demand and business objectives.
• Present findings, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Analytical

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Google Analytics

Job description

The Merchandise Analyst supports category growth through data-driven analysis of sales, inventory, customer behavior, and market trends. This role partners with Design, Product Development, Sales, Ecommerce, and Planning teams to provide insights and recommendations that optimize product assortments, guide product selection decisions, and support strategic business objectives across wholesale, retail, and ecommerce channels.

Merchandise & Business Analysis

• Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and category performance to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable recommendations that improve revenue, profitability, and inventory productivity.
• Monitor key performance indicators across channels, including sales, inventory metrics, conversion rate, click-through rate, average order value, and other ecommerce engagement metrics.
• Develop forecasts, reporting, and business insights to support planning and decision-making.

Category & Assortment Management

• Own assortment recommendations for assigned categories, leveraging sales performance, consumer insights, market trends, and inventory analytics to determine product selection, assortment mix, and lifecycle strategies.
• Partner with Design and Product Development teams to identify category opportunities, assortment gaps, and product priorities that align with customer demand and business objectives.
• Develop recommendations related to pricing, promotions, and product launches to support category growth and profitability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Development, Ecommerce, Marketing, Planning, Sales, and Operations teams to support merchandising strategies and business objectives.
• Present findings, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Qualifications - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Retail Management, Analytics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in merchandising, category management, buying, planning, ecommerce merchandising, business analytics, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience in ecommerce, omnichannel retail, or consumer products.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Google Analytics, or similar business intelligence tools.
• Experience in apparel, accessories, licensed products, or related categories.

Success Measures

• Revenue and margin growth
• Category and assortment performance
• Inventory productivity and forecast accuracy
• Quality and impact of business recommendations