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Slumberland Furniture Merchandise Analysis Lead in Oakdale, Minnesota
Job Description Primary Objective & Scope of Position: The Merchandise Analysis Lead is responsible for driving data-driven decision-making to support merchandising strategy at Slumberland. This role will lead merchandise analysis, provide product performance insights, and develop category strategies to enhance Slumberland's competitive position. The ideal candidate is a data-savvy, strategic thinker who bridges analytics and merchandising execution to influence key business decisions. Essential Functions and Accountabilities: Lead Merchandise Analysis and Strategy Develop and implement merchandise analytics frameworks to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions.Analyze large datasets to identify sales trends, inventory patterns, and market opportunities.Provide actionable insights to improve sell-through, margin performance, and inventory efficiency.Combine internal data with external benchmarks to identify competitive gaps and opportunities.Partner with category managers and merchants to identify opportunities and risks within product categories.Develop Insights to Inform the Assortment & Merchandising Plans Partner with merchants to align sourcing, inventory planning, and pricing strategies with financial goals.Collaborate with suppliers to optimize cost structures, product availability, and supply chain efficiency.Support private label product development through data insights on customer preferences and market trends.Drive Decision-Making & Cross-Functional Collaboration Influence merchandising decisions related to pricing, promotions, store layouts, and assortment planning.Build strong partnerships with suppliers, merchants, planners, and store operations to optimize business outcomes.Work closely with customer data teams to integrate insights on customer behavior and preferences into merchandising decisions.Leverage advanced analytics tools to measure category and product-level success, recommending adjustments as needed.Be a Category Expert & Innovator Stay ahead of industry trends and customer behavior to drive product innovation and differentiation.Identify opportunities for new products and assortment expansion based on demand shifts and competitor activity.Use a mix of quantitative and qualitative data to enhance the customer shopping experience.Drive category management and supplier negotiations based on market insights and data trends. Salary: $70,000-90,000 annually Requirements Knowledge & Education Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred), Business, Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field. 2+ years of experience in merchandising, sourcing, category management, or retail analytics. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work with big data sets and glean actionable insights. Experience combining internal data with external benchmarks to guide decision-making. Experience working with customer data teams or in a similar role to integrate consumer insights. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable business insights. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with SQL, Python, or BI tools (preferably MS Fabric & Power BI) for data visualization. Strong communication skills in both written and oral forms.Experience in manufacturing sourcing is a plus.