Sr. Demand & Deployment Analyst

Sr Demand & Deployment Analyst
Hybrid
 

Description:
Diversified Systems is searching for a Sr D&D Analyst to execute pre-season and current-season inventory deployment functions supporting store inventory and sales. This position is responsible for deploying inventory, managing relationships with Franchise Partners, collaborating with cross-functional partners across international and domestic teams, and assisting with special projects.

The Sr D&D Analyst will strategically assess demand and inventory positions across the business with the intent of aligning financial and operational plans. This role will ensure consistent execution of inventory deployment plans and alignment with business strategies across all categories related to assortments, priorities, and objectives to maximize sales and margin. The Sr D&D Analyst will champion approaches to unlock incremental opportunities at the store and size level within market geographies and stores.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with MP&A managers from all lines of business to perform analytics and generate reporting that supports inventory initiatives.
• Participate in floorset and strategy planning, inventory and demand forecasting alignment, and size selling analysis driving local merchandise distortions across all lines of business.
• Support MP&A team by identifying areas of opportunity in the assortment and adapt future deployments to reflect new learnings and strategies.
• Leverage an understanding of all lines of business to unlock efficiencies in reporting and deployment processes.
• Generate ad-hoc reporting as required.
• Perform analysis of store-level callouts from partners.
• Maintain effective written and verbal communication with the global team in order to increase productivity.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning and/or inventory deployment, preferably in international retail markets required.
• High level of technical proficiency using Microsoft Excel required.
• Proficiency with MSI (MicroStrategy), JDA Allocation, Manugistics, SAP, and Salesforce highly desired.
• Excellent statistical and quantitative analytical skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities required.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to be a team player and foster a commitment to teamwork among associates required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities required.
• Adaptability and ability to learn quickly required.

About Diversified Systems
Founded in 1990, Diversified Systems is an award-winning Technology Services corporation providing all levels of IT project consulting services nationwide. DSI is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with regional offices in the American Midwest and East Coast. We offer our consultants a number of flexible and competitive compensation benefit packages.

Diversified Systems is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DSI values authenticity and is committed to making sure our employees and partners are valued and respected. At DSI, we believe building a diverse culture is important because we know when people work together, we can achieve better results as a team. DSI realizes that everyone comes from various backgrounds. We celebrate these differences because our employees are our greatest asset as we strive to best meet the needs of those we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts, DSI is focused on advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion by setting high standards to continually evolve our culture. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, community involvement, client delivery, and career development.