POSITION PURPOSE
The Sr. Analyst Merchant Engagement will provide subject matter expertise, project management and analytical support to curate / ongoing support of Merchandising expectations to suppliers aligned by a department ownership. Proficient merchandising knowledge base and or business process expert to drive a project (either development or implementation), including managing the expectations of the customer, the stakeholders and executive management. Advocates best practices across the broader team. Strong cross functional engagement driving management of each Merchandising expectation that most closely aligns with the specific timetables and objectives and alignment with Supplier Success Team.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 50% Work in collaboration with Merchants (Merchandising) to determine expectations of suppliers and cadence of expectations
• 30% Collaboration with key cross functional Supplier Success partner to communicate and implement proactive supplier engagement with merchants (merchandising)
• 20% Drive tool and support awareness to the broader merchandising organization including key metrics, tool enhancements and needs of merchandise to support teams

  NATURE AND SCOPE

  • Typically reports Manager, Merchant Engagement, No direct responsibility for supervising others