Merchandise analyst vs marketing assistant

Differences between merchandise analyst and marketing assistant 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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Marketing assistant example responsibilities.

• Utilize Delphi to input potential sales leads and update client information as managers connect with clients.
• Coordinate content development for multiple websites managing HTML formats.
• Produce promotional and weekly videos and manage YouTube account.
• Organize & manage internal communications for company-wide marketing initiatives and assist with RFP fulfillment.
• Research, order, track, distribute and inventory promotional items for giveaways and manage vendor relationships.
• Manage a team of marketing professionals delivering customize program communications throughout the distribution channel including POS and consumer materials.
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