Merchandising & Planning Analytics Specialist

The Guitar Center Company; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guitar Center Company is seeking a detail-oriented professional to provide analytical support for Vendor Relations, Merchandising, and Planning functions. You will track performance, maintain reporting, and assist with data-related needs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, 4 years in a relevant field, and expertise in advanced Excel and Access. Compensation is between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, offering growth within a collaborative environment that values creativity and passion.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in Planning, Merchandising, or related analytical field.
• Experience with data mining and advanced Excel formulas.
• Ability to build and automate reports using macros, VBA, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Support Merchandise Planning through annual budget and forecasting tasks.
• Consolidate multiple reports into executive dashboards.
• Automate Excel and Access reports to improve efficiency.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Analytical skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Access

Microsoft Office Suite

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

The Guitar Center Company is seeking a detail-oriented professional to provide analytical support for Vendor Relations, Merchandising, and Planning functions. You will track performance, maintain reporting, and assist with data-related needs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, 4 years in a relevant field, and expertise in advanced Excel and Access. Compensation is between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, offering growth within a collaborative environment that values creativity and passion.