Merchant Analytics & Demand Planner

The MarketPlace, Inc.; Independence (KS); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The MarketPlace, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Merchant Team Analyst to support demand planning, inventory analysis, and data management. You will prepare reports, monitor item performance, and help optimize stock and pricing decisions.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in retail analytics, Excel mastery, and experience with ERP or BI tools. This on-site role is based in Kansas and closes on November 10, 2026.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business or related field.
• 2+ years in retail, merchandising, or data analysis preferred.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP, inventory, replenishment, or demand planning systems preferred.
• Power BI or SQL experience is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to data accuracy and detail.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage large datasets and competing priorities.

Aufgaben

• Support demand forecasting, replenishment planning, and inventory analysis.
• Analyze sales, inventory, margins, pricing, promotions, and item performance.
• Identify out-of-stocks, excess inventory, slow-moving items, and opportunities.
• Prepare recurring reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for the Merchant Team.
• Manage new item setup and maintain item master data (UPCs, costs, pricing, pack sizes, suppliers, product info).
• Process item, vendor, cost, and assortment changes.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies with Merchandising, Operations, Finance, IT, suppliers, and stores.
• Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, reporting, and process efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Merchandising, or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ERP systems

Inventory systems

Jobbeschreibung

The MarketPlace, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Merchant Team Analyst to support demand planning, inventory analysis, and data management. You will prepare reports, monitor item performance, and help optimize stock and pricing decisions.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in retail analytics, Excel mastery, and experience with ERP or BI tools. This on-site role is based in Kansas and closes on November 10, 2026.