Merchandise analyst vs analyst sales

Differences between merchandise analyst and analyst sales duties and responsibilities

Merchandise analyst example responsibilities.

• Manage a team of allocation analysts who distribute fashion jewelry to more than a thousand stores
• Analyze and forecast sales, manage inventory levels and determine distribution strategy to all Marshalls stores.
• Manage and maintain the OTB for specific departments by preparing forecasts, evaluating performance, and maximizing profitability while minimizing liabilities.
• Allocate product to the appropriate stores using JDA system.
• Analyze and allocate for women's intimate apparel, and accessories.
• Analyze historical POS to create seasonal profiles for all items, allowing the system to more efficiently predict seasonal trends.
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Analyst sales example responsibilities.

• Create and manage exceptional replenishment relationships with Wal-mart and Sam's.
• Manage the entire RFQ process from start to finish including sourcing analysis, quote analysis, down select, and pricing.
• Utilize VBA to automate tasks and increase productivity by significantly decreasing report completion time.
• Analyze account specific POS data to determine titles for pocket placement and promotional opportunities to achieve company and client expectations.
• Provide category analysis in PowerPoint format for use in buyer presentations.
• Maintain issues database in SharePoint.
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