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White Cap Sr. Assortment Analyst in Atlanta, Georgia
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Position Purpose
This role works closely with the category management team function with the primary responsibility of leading line reviews and maintaining product assortments.
Plays critical role in shaping our product assortment sets to optimize sales, market share & customer satisfaction.
Strategically Select, Manage and Analyze product offerings to ensure they are aligned with Category/Company objectives.
Leads Assortment Initiatives & Synthesize Cross Functional Feedback to further drive sales & profitability.
Contributes to the evaluation, design development, and implementation of standardized assortments, reporting, business processes, and information systems solutions.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
Leads execution of detailed assortment plans, business reviews, and product line reviews.
Collaborates with various departments including but not limited to purchasing, transportation marketing, pricing, and cost teams.
Generates insights and data driven recommendations on assortment opportunities.
Conducts Comprehensive Financial Analysis to identify cost impact in various scenarios.
Plans and leads all phases of a project’s life cycle (i.e. feasibility, design implementation, evaluation); this includes extracting the business need; defining the business requirements, understanding the impact on the business, and designing and carrying out the project(s).
Mentors other analysts in developing/honing business knowledge and analytical skills.
Performs as a subject matter expert and performs research and/or analysis within assigned projects.
Works on 2 to 4 projects simultaneously, recommending process improvements and making final project recommendations which impact the business.
Establishes and reports on metrics of assigned projects to gauge business value.
Career Level Dimensions
Typical Training/Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a
related field
Problem Complexity
- Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal
creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems.
Autonomy
- Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results.
Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on
unusual or complex problems or issues. Ability to make informed decisions and drive effective results with ambiguous information
Leadership
- May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning,
monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc.
Environmental Job Requirements
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare
occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY
This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description
supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any
time.
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
2-5 years of related experience
Strong project management skills and process orientation
Proficiency in excel and data analysis tools
Financial modeling and forecasting
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
Good communication skills (written and verbal).
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Functional Area Sourcing
Recruiter Rogers, Jamie
Req ID WCJR-018464
White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.