Merchandising Operations Analyst

RaceTrac, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RaceTrac is seeking a Merchandising Operations Analyst to rollout new products and pricing to market accurately, serving as the subject matter expert on the PDI back-office system and standard operating procedures for product and pricing implementations.

You will analyze pricing, inventory, and invoicing trends, acting as the main liaison for category managers, vendors, and store teams to resolve issues and drive project execution.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional experience in a retail, merchandising, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs transactional functions for Merchandising including, but not limited to, cost maintenance, setup functions for items, vendors, rebates, and combos.
• Oversees and maintains product library and verifies that products are available, accurate, and set up with all necessary information for promotions and every day sale.
• Provides accurate and timely responses to requests or issues and ensures exceptional customer service to all internal and external customers; provides troubleshooting solutions with the Operations, Accounting, and Information Systems departments as necessary.
• Provides support across all Merchandising functions as needed, including coordinating with Merchandising and other cross-functional team members to meet project goals and objectives.
• Trains Merchandising Solutions Coordinator(s) on the essential aspects of role in order to provide the highest level of support for the Merchandising department.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

PDI back office system

Microsoft Office

Job description

RaceTrac Company Overview Job Description

The Merchandising Operations Analyst is responsible for rolling out new products and pricing to market accurately and efficiently. This individual serves as the subject matter expert on the merchandising back office system (PDI), as well as, the standard operating procedures to utilize when implementing new products and pricing. They will analyze and monitor trends wit pricing inventory and invoicing. They serve as a point of contact for category managers, external and internal vendors in the set up and overall management of items. They are the first line of contact for the store teams in solving problems in relation to products and project execution.

Responsibilities

The Pricebook Specialist is responsible for the maintenance behind RaceTrac's back office solution, PDI, as well as supporting system rollouts. This individual serves as the subject matter expert on the PDI solution and executes projects and processes relating to the system.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs transactional functions for Merchandising including, but not limited to, cost maintenance, setup functions for items, vendors, rebates, and combos.
• Oversees and maintains product library and verifies that products are available, accurate, and set up with all necessary information for promotions and every day sale.
• Supplies accurate and timely responses to requests or issues and ensures exceptional customer service to all internal and external customers; provides troubleshooting solutions with the Operations, Accounting, and Information Systems departments as necessary.
• Provides support across all Merchandising functions as needed, including coordinating with Merchandising and other cross-functional team members to meet project goals and objectives.
• Trains Merchandising Solutions Coordinator(s) on the essential aspects of role in order to provide the highest level of support for the Merchandising department.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional experience in a retail, merchandising, or related field preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel preferred
• Project management experience preferred
• 1-3 years of professional experience in a retail, merchandising, or related field preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Power BI.
• Project management experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Working at RaceTrac, Inc. (RTI) will surprise you! We are more than just a convenience store business. RTI is made up of five operating divisions: RaceTrac, RaceWay, Gulf, Inc, and Energy Dispatch. While there are many different teams that keep our business running each day, we can guarantee you a few things if you join one of our teams - we never stop learning and we are constantly innovating, improving, and trying new things. There is never a dull day.