Store Analyst

JCPenney; Lyndhurst (NJ); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with Company match

Paid vacation/holidays

Associate discount

Job summary

JCPenney in Lyndhurst, NJ is seeking a Store Analyst to support financial plans by reviewing store opportunities and allocating product to drive department performance. You will collaborate with merchants, planners and field teams to ensure optimal mix, depth, and breadth of inventory at the store level.

Responsibilities include assisting with store-level inventory plans, executing fashion flows and replenishments, analyzing weeks on hand and turnover, and presenting findings to Allocation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years in related role (Inventory Management, Allocation Analyst, Stock).
• Store line sales or stock experience is a plus.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Ability to present strategies and build a business case.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the inventory plan at the store level.
• Execute initial fashion flows, replenishment, and transfers.
• Manage store inventory: weeks on hand, weeks of supply, open to ship, balance.
• Coordinate with DC to ensure smooth inventory flow.
• Review product performance by style and region.
• Pull reports and data for departmental use.
• Attend weekly meetings with planning, allocation and merchant partners.
• Provide feedback on underperforming or exceeding products.
• Ensure replenishment strategies and new flows are understood.
• Manage allocations to support sales forecast and on-order flow.
• Collaborate with Senior Store Analyst on weekly strategies.
• Create and manage size scales for new deliveries and stores.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

4+ years in related role

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

The Store Analyst will support the execution of the company’s financial plans (GMROI, sales, and margin) by reviewing store opportunities and strategically allocating product to drive business for departments. Ensure that all new fashion flows are flawlessly executed to provide a “best in class” experience for our customer. Respond and collaborate with the merchant, planner and field organization to guarantee appropriate mix, depth, and breadth of inventory at an individual store level.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the inventory plan at the store level and/or alpha group
• Execute initial fashion flows, fashion replenishment, and transfers of products in order to maximize sales and optimize inventory. Achieve turn objectives at a department and/or division level
• Manage individual store inventory analyzing weeks on hand, weeks of supply, open to ship, balance of ownership relative to deliveries and flow.
• Manage continuous flow of inventory through DC in collaboration with DC partners
• Conduct supply chain pipeline review and call out inventory flow challenges
• Review product performance at style and region/district/store level (Dept/season/store/category/style/size)
• Pull reports and data for departmental use
• Attend weekly meetings with planning, allocation and merchant partners
• Provide feedback from stores relative to product that is underperforming or exceeding expectations.
• Ensure stores are clear on replenishment strategies, new flows, and preparation for future events.
• Manage allocations to support sales forecast, receipt flows, markdown strategies and future on order.
• Collaborate with Senior Store Analyst to understand weekly strategies and execute allocations to reflect these.
• Review depth and breadth of assortment, populate distribution sheets and present back to Allocation Manager
• Create, review and manage size scales with initial allocation for new deliveries and stores

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience required (4+ years)
• 1-2 years of experience in related role (Inventory Management, Allocation Analyst, Stock, Inventory Analyst etc.)
• Store line sales or stock experience is a plus
• Possess strategic analysis skills
• Meets and strives to increase productivity standards; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Basic Math Skills: intermediate Microsoft Windows Applications, specifically Excel
• Work collaboratively with cross functional team
• Written and verbal communication
• Ability to present and recommend strategies to build a business case/develop a point of view
• Adapt to a fast pace ever changing environment
• Travel may be required, based on business needs.
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• Ability to carrying equipment, moving boxes/samples, etc.

What You Get:

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

Pay Range

USD $57,200.00 - USD $104,000.00 /Yr.