Sr Manager Merch Reporting & Analytics-REMOTE

DSW Inc.; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Sr. Manager of Merch Reporting & Analytics to lead a talented team in evolving analytics to support a diverse portfolio of brands. You will be at the forefront of strategic initiatives, managing complex reporting systems and driving profitability through insightful analysis. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to influence key business decisions and enhance assortment architecture. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for analytics, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading retail organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate retail; 5 years in financial analytics role.
• Leadership experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of analysts in merchandise analysis and reporting.
• Drive profitability and inventory management across Owned Brands.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Acumen

Team Management

Project Leadership

Communication Skills

Detail Orientation

Problem Solving

Education

BA or BS in Business

Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

JDA

MicroStrategy

Tableau

Job description

DATE: Jan 29, 2025

CITY: Columbus

BRAND: DSW

REQ #: 146757

LOCATION NAME: Home Office, Columbus

DEPARTMENT: Merch Planning and Allocation

SR MANAGER MERCH RPTG AND ANLYTCS

General Summary
The Sr. Manager, Merch Reporting & Analytics is a leader within the DBI Analytics Center of Excellence and is responsible for evolving current analytics to support our Owned Brands strategy, and for creating new reporting & analytics for additional brands as acquired. These assortment analytics for the Brands Group are inclusive of Retail, Wholesale, Drop Ship and ATS. The Sr. Manager handles the complexity of multiple brands, leaders, priorities, and systems, while driving strategic initiatives and ensuring consistency. This role is responsible for the management of a team of Analysts that create innovative prescriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics for the Brand leaders (GM’s), the Sales team, Design, and Merchandise Planning. The Sr. Manager owns and is responsible for certified Brands Group reporting, and partners with IT/BI partners on innovation to ensure accuracy, providing analytics that influence the assortment architecture and overall business profitability.

Reports to: VP, DBI Analytics Center of Excellence

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead a team of analysts responsible for reporting, the creation & maintenance of assortment architecture and planning tools, and merchandise analysis supporting the entire Brands organization.
2. Analyze topside business metrics and provide executive team recommendations to drive overall profitability and inventory management across our Owned Brands.
3. Strategic responsibility for all product lifecycle analytics, including supporting the preseason plan alignment process, monthly in season plan reviews, and post season hind sighting.
4. Formulate solution minded recommendations through risk and opportunity assessments for DBI.
5. Identify, scope and lead projects with key business partners across the Analytics Center of Excellence, Data Center of Excellence, Sales, Design, Production, and IT.
6. Establish successful working and support relationships with cross-functional leaders, associates, and consultants, to drive strategy and influence decisions.
7. Provide leadership and oversight to direct reports; including formal and informal training, one on one development to foster an environment of engagement.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

1. Knowledge of merchandise management systems required, experience with JDA, EP, ABS, Jesta, MicroStrategy, and Tableau desired. Fluency in Microsoft products required.
2. Strong financial acumen, in conjunction with statistical and analytical skills.
3. Experience successfully managing a team, balancing deliverables, team talent development and personal development.
4. Experience in cross-functional project leadership with delivered results.
5. Highly curious, with the ability to identify and resolve business and system issues.
6. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
7. Highly motivated with excellent planning and follow-up skills, including the ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
8. Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on communicating financial concepts.
10. Ability to thrive in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.

Competencies

1. Strategic Thinking – Creates and effectively communicates long term vision.
2. Leading & Motivating – Models and supports DSW values.
3. Managing for Results – Produces sustainable results consistently.

Qualifications

Experience:

1. Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a corporate retail environment; 5 years in financial analytics role.
2. Previous leadership experience.
3. 10+ years’ experience in Microsoft Office, Excel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Project management.
2. Roles across both retail and wholesale.

Education:

1. BA or BS in Business, Finance, or related field.