The Merchandising Operations Analyst supports the Merchandising Operations organization by owning analytical, planning, governance, and strategic execution across vendor operations, business systems and reporting, pricing and promotional operations, and inventory-related processes. Own analytical and operational support for vendor funding across Co-Op, MDF, Rebates, Prompt Pay Discounts, Financing, Scanbacks, New Store Discounts, and other funding programs, including annual budgets, monthly forecasts, gap analysis, and performance reporting.