Senior Analyst, Merchandising (Funding management)
Core
Manage supplier funding programs for Front Store Merchandising categories and provide financial analysis to support category profitability and business performance.
Role type
Senior Analyst, Funding Management (Merchandising)
Builds
Supplier funding programs and financial insights for category P&L objectives
Domain
Retail / Health Care / Finance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, vendor funding management, data interpretation, stakeholder partnership, process improvement
Preferred skills
Retail merchandising, category management, supplier funding, SQL, Access, Power BI, financial reporting
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SQL, Access, Power BI
Responsibilities
Manage vendor funding activities including calculations, billing, reporting, and performance tracking; Analyze supplier allowance trends to optimize profitability; Develop forecasts, budgets, and ad hoc financial reporting; Partner with Category Management and cross-functional stakeholders; Prepare and present financial insights to leadership; Ensure compliance with policies and audit requirements; Drive continuous improvement of funding processes.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (3-5 years experience)