Strategic Tire Merchandising Analyst

Dealer Tire; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,580 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dealer Tire, a family-owned international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Merchandising Analyst. You will shape Tire program strategy, classify products, and communicate effectively with internal teams to drive profitability.

You will work with cross-functional colleagues to analyze data in Oracle BI/Alteryx/Power BI, manage OEM databases, and develop stocking/launch plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an analyst role.
• Retail/wholesale tire merchandising experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of tires, tire fitments, vehicles, and accessories for the North American market.
• Comfortable writing queries (Oracle BI and/or Alteryx) and working with large data sets in order to answer business questions.
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Takes initiative to identify projects and opportunities beyond the identified role which could add value for the company.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Internal and external customer service focused.
• Professional presentation skills: able to speak at all levels of an organization and represent the company's values and direction.
• Expert analysis and synopsis skills; able to summarize large amounts of data to draw relevant conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Tire Selection, Placement Strategy, and Product Communication for assigned Tire programs.
• Develop, analyze and adjust Dealer Tire's product strategy to adapt to changes in OEM / Dealer needs, company strategy, and tire manufacturer commitments.
• Lead discussions and provide recommendations to a team of pricing analysts and Dealer Inventory Specialists to seek consensus on product screen enhancements.
• Collaborate with Supplier Relations to maximize contractual Tire Program profitability, drive growth for targeted Tire Manufacturers and provide analytical insight to drive cost concessions where applicable on new Product Screen Additions
• Leverage data to drive Inventory Management to develop an initial stocking strategy and forecast.
• Lead discussions with Dealer Inventory Specialists and Sales Teams to implement a selling strategy around new product launches.
• Develop and enhance the Product Positioning/Strategy to adapt to changes in dealer needs, company strategy, tire line/SKU changes, and tire manufacturer commitments.
• Ensure the program websites are up to date reflecting the latest product screen descriptions and features/benefits.
• Measure and monitor the product offering and make any necessary additions or cancellations in conjunction with Program Management, Pricing, and Materials Management.
• Provide and support product communication and tools to support OEM programs and products effectively.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Independent worker

Customer service oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle BI

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

Dealer Tire, a family-owned international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Merchandising Analyst. You will shape Tire program strategy, classify products, and communicate effectively with internal teams to drive profitability.

You will work with cross-functional colleagues to analyze data in Oracle BI/Alteryx/Power BI, manage OEM databases, and develop stocking/launch plans.