Business analyst/program manager job description

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ABOUT US:


SanMar Corporation has been family-owned since 1971. Based in Issaquah, WA, we are an award-winning, national supplier of 21 retail, private label and mill brands. We supply apparel and accessories to screen printers, embroiderers, promotional products distributors, athletic dealers, industrial launderers and more -- whether they are outfitting a Fortune 500 corporation or the local bowling team. SanMar's success and growth can be attributed to one thing - outstanding employees who provide superior services and products to our customers. We promote a culture that acknowledges the importance of a healthy work-life balance, recognizing that happy and relaxed employees make better ambassadors for SanMar. We encourage initiative and participation by creating a casual environment that taps your full potential as an employee.





Position Summary:


The Program Manager/Business Analyst is responsible for developing relationships with partners and vendors, curating assortment plans, and monitoring and improving SKU profitability while positioning SanMar competitively in the market. They are responsible for all merchandising analysis projects, business plans, product line plans and pricing attached to the Industry Brands category.





Primary
Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Partners with vendors to position SanMar as a premier distributor to the industry, prioritizing SanMar for first access to inventory, best costing/pricing and most favorable terms
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• Researches competitor offerings, market research, and consumer trends; delivers findings to leadership with action strategies
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• Collaborates with leadership on strategies to improve margins while remaining competitively priced
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• Manages and improves existing price management tools and reporting to justify pricing decisions and drive future strategy
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• Works with finance team on detailed reporting and for support in creating new opportunities to drive sales with targeted customers
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• Partners with purchasing team on special buys and off-price purchases to maximize benefit while maintaining appropriate inventory levels
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• Creates product assortment line plans and manages pricing documentation for product line including silhouette/style/color plans, sizing structure, flow plan, and pricing recommendations
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• Identifies category growth opportunities and new product market potential
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• Conducts detailed analysis of sales history and forecasts demand for potential new products
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• Champions product positioning with marketing and sales throughout go-to market process – including web, image (catalog), and other support materials
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• Creates and communicates impactful presentations to sell-in the product to cross-functional teams, management, marketing, and internal sales as well as directly to customers
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• Manages the preparation, coordination, proofing, and execution of sales tool information supplied for sales and marketing use (e.g., catalogs, sales samples, sales meeting presentation templates, etc.)
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Requirements for Position:

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• Proficiency in data analysis with strong experience in report building and presenting. Expert knowledge of Excel, Sharepoint, Microsoft Power BI or other data analytic tools like FlySpeed. Required
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• Extremely well organized with a proven history in coordinating multi-element projects within multiple programs
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• Ability to accept criticism and perform with professionalism and accuracy under pressure
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• Ability to lead meetings, work independently, prioritize and handle multiple deadlines, and work independently or in a team environment
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• Highly collaborative approach that ensures all stakeholders input and engagement throughout the project. Attain necessary approvals to move projects to the next level.
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• Proven history of strong communication skills, both written and oral
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• Ability to effectively supervise, train and manage junior level staff
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• Attention to detail
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• Organized and self-motivated
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
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Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Preferred
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• 4-6 years of experience with Project Management/Business Analytics/Vendor Management Required
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Physical
Demands:


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.





Work Environment:


Work environment is moderately quiet. Employee must be able to handle strenuous customer deadlines and be flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels.





BENEFITS:

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• Competitive salary and bonuses
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• Medical, dental and vision plans
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• Life insurance
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• 401(k) plan with company match
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• Flexible spending program
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• Anniversary rewards
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• Discounts on brand name apparel
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• Diverse, laid-back atmosphere
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• Flexible schedules
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• Monthly employee events
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If you are a service oriented person who would enjoy working for a company that provides a dynamic, family-oriented environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you! There aren't many other companies out there like us, so don't miss out, apply today, and learn what over 3,000 employees have come to know as "The SanMar Difference!"



SanMar provides opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.



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