Merchandise Analyst

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate thought leadership and be an Ambassador to Data Driven Merchandising initiatives and an enabler for data-driven decision making.
• Analyze merchandise performance at the department, cluster, vendor, item and location level, including analyzing store, regional, and business unit performance of pricing, promotion, and item assortment metrics.
• Support MAM in documenting BU level strategic decisions around pricing, promotions, and assortment.
• Leverage available tools and reporting to provide timely insights on BU Merchandise performance in a way that facilitates data-driven decision making.
• Organize, summarize, and visualize data into meaningful insights that communicate complex findings to non-analytical peers.
• Mechanize driving insights into actions by working with cross-functional partners (i.e., Business Unit Marketing/Merchandising Teams, Global Promotional, Assortment Teams and Pricing Teams) to identify gaps and make recommendations to improve existing DDM tools and processes.
• Use technical expertise to conceptualize and develop new, reusable tools, models, and approaches to provide our partners with insights and recommendations to meet business goals.
• Actively support MAM on the annual DDM planning process for the business unit.
• Join our Global Analytical network on data and analytics issues and share experiences with other Business Units.
• All other duties as assigned to achieve operational excellence in the business unit.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, or participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business Analytics or a related subject area followed by 2+ years of work experience on data analysis.
• Computer skills to include navigational ability in a networked environment and proficiency in Microsoft Word and email applications.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Access and other data visualization platforms (PowerBI, Tableau).
• Experience with SQL is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and prioritize projects and tasks.
• Demonstration of outstanding analytic skills, logical reasoning, data interpretation and the ability to resolve complex issues.
• Experience working with individuals from different organizational functions and at different levels.
• Retail experience is an asset.

Physical Requirements:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes: Sit for long periods of time. Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry. View computer monitor. Hear and speak via telephone. Reach forward and/or overhead. Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.
• The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.
• Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.

Couche-Tard/Circle K values diversity and inclusion and aims to create a safe, accessible and rewarding workplace that showcases the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our business. As an employer, we are committed to employment equity, we encourage a wide variety of applications to ensure that we have a diverse workforce that is representative of the customers and the communities we serve. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants who participate in all aspects of the selection process.