Description
CVS Health has a powerful purpose – 'Bringing our heart to every moment of your health.' The Personal Intimacy Team is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Analyst to support the Front Store Merchandising organization.
The ideal candidate can not only identify complex problems but implement solutions and drive strategic changes across their category of responsibility as well as support larger business unit/front store challenges outside their assigned category.
Primary Job Responsibilities :
- Develops pricing strategies and promotional plans for assigned categories.
- Analyzes and optimizes the performance of assets, develops plans to maximize their value, and provides recommendations for improvements.
- Conducts in-depth analysis of the performance, risks, and potential returns of assets within the assigned category.
- Monitors and analyzes sales performance and key performance indicators (KPIs) for assigned categories and generates reports to evaluate the effectiveness of category strategies and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
- Forecasts demand and stock levels and works to minimize stockouts or excess inventory.
- Examines supplier performance, conducts negotiations, and resolves any procurement issues or discrepancies.
- Guides and trains junior-level staff members on industry best practices, techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
- Participates in cross-functional meetings, presents findings and recommendations, and drives initiatives that support category growth.
- Partner in the development and execution of merchandising strategies for strategic growth businesses and consumer segments.
- Reviews industry publications and attends conferences to identify emerging trends and industry achievements.
- Coordinates and manages New Item setup and maintenance for planogram and mid-year items.
- Coordinates and manages off-shelf programs with key suppliers.
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.
Essential Qualifications:
- 3+ years of full-time work experience in a retail and/or corporate environment
- 3+ years' experience using design methodologies
- 3+ years' experience building and delivering leadership-facing presentations and materials
- 3+ years' experience analyzing and synthesizing data
- 3+ years' experience successfully building reports and dashboards
- 3+ years' experience analyzing market trends
- Working knowledge of problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong personal integrity and judgment
- Strong communication skills
- Strong ability to build fast, credible relationships with leaders, peers, and clients
- Strong analytical skills
- Advanced awareness of problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Proven track record of high performance
- Demonstrated growth mindset and willingness to learn and accept feedback
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Advanced level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Outlook
Benefits: This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.