Merchant Team Analyst

The MarketPlace, Inc.; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ERP systems

Inventory systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Merchant Team Analyst to support demand planning, inventory analysis, product data management, and reporting to support informed merchandising decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 other opportunities.
• Prepare recurring reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analysis for the Merchant Team.
• Manage new item setup and maintain accurate item master data, including UPCs, costs, pricing, pack sizes, suppliers, and product information.
• 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Merchandising, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in retail, merchandising, inventory, demand planning, supply chain, or data analysis preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP, inventory, replenishment, or demand‑planning systems preferred.
• Power BI, SQL, or similar reporting experience is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage large datasets and competing priorities.
• Curious, proactive, and solution oriented.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Closing date for applications: November 10, 2026