Retail Planning & Analytics Lead, Vendor Funding & Profitability

CVS Health Corporation; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Manager, Retail Planning & Analytics to manage over $500M in vendor funding and drive profitability across front-store categories. You will partner with Merchandising, lead forecasting, and present financial insights to senior leadership.

The role requires guiding two analysts, delivering timely analyses, and leading end-to-end projects from requirements to training. A strong finance/analytics background is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance, merchandising, vendor management or related fields.
• Experience turning large data sets into actionable insights.
• Ability to build analytical models and communicate findings to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, and billing of vendor funding.
• Act as SME on vendor funding, profitability analysis, and P&L management.
• Partner with Merchandising to identify profit risks and opportunities.
• Develop analyses, forecasts, and reporting for decision making.
• Coach two analysts and manage workload to ensure timely delivery.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Excel

Access

SQL

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA strongly preferred

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL

PowerPoint

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Manager, Retail Planning & Analytics to manage over $500M in vendor funding and drive profitability across front-store categories. You will partner with Merchandising, lead forecasting, and present financial insights to senior leadership.

The role requires guiding two analysts, delivering timely analyses, and leading end-to-end projects from requirements to training. A strong finance/analytics background is essential.