Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Transform business outcomes by combining financial planning, cutting-edge analytics, and innovative merchandising strategies. "I deliver powerful insights, optimize profitability, and craft solutions that turn opportunities into measurable success"

About the Team:
In this role, you will connect strategy with execution through data analysis. You will collaborate across functions and engage with both internal and external stakeholders throughout the entire process. As a key team member, you will report directly to the Senior Director of Protection, Home & Tech Services.

What You'll Do:

• Execute financial plans for merchandise categories by building partnerships with cross-functional specialists; preparing, revising, and executing subcategory budgets, seasonal buy plans, and line review financials; determining item and store feature quantities; conducting analyses to identify business drivers and levers; and developing and presenting financial recommendations to merchants.
• Assist with category team profit and loss and financial forecasting by calculating and adjusting annual, monthly, weekly, and daily financial projections against actual results; conducting financial analyses and reports to understand and explain business trends and performance; and preparing and analyzing new item and merchandise line financial reviews.
• Support the continuous development of financial strategies and key event plans alongside category team by attending meetings with suppliers; modeling, analyzing, and evaluating the impact of key variables on subcategory performance and risk exposure; preparing and reporting category strategy templates to inform strategic decision-making; analyzing and reconciling financial results of modular changes; identifying discrepancies in financial results; executing actions to correct discrepancies; and ensuring the modular assortment mix aligns with financial goals of the category.
• Support the maintenance of inventory plans by ensuring inventory forecasts are current and accurate; maintaining markdown budgets; preparing and reporting recommended markdown actions to planning management; maintaining markdown action item list; executing markdowns in company information systems.
• Demonstrate up-to-date expertise and apply this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales.
• Provide and support the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.
• Model compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.

• 5+ years of merchandising experience with a financial focus
• A strategic thinking mindset with strong financial and merchandising skills
• The ability to influence decision-making and drive performance
• Extensive experience with financial analysis and reporting; budgeting and forecasting; and strategic planning
• Merchandising acumen
• Advanced financial software proficiency
• Regulatory compliance
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills

• MBA or CFA/CPA certification
• Experience with market analysis, inventory management, and change management
• Technology savvy
• Experience working in fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership experience
• Commitment to professional development