Merchandise Analyst

Overview

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: "Life's a Party, We're Makin' It Fun!" and "So Much Fun It's Scary!"

At Spencer's and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.

One Team / One Goal

We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it's developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work environment
• Career advancement
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k with a company match
• 30% merchandise discount

Responsibilities

We are seeking a data-driven and detail-oriented individual to join our Planning & Allocation team. This role is responsible for analyzing sales trends, and inventory performance to identify strategic opportunities that optimize merchandise allocation to enhance performance and drive business growth. Our ideal candidate excels at problem-solving in a dynamic environment and utilizes data to adeptly uncover actionable insights.

• Analyze sales trends and selling patterns to identify opportunities across store locations
• Provide insights and recommendations to support store planning and inventory strategies
• Identify and react to store-specific selling trends to optimize inventory placement
• Monitor store-level inventory productivity and recommend adjustments based on evolving business trends
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and store metrics
• Conduct data collection, organization, and interpretation from multiple data sources
• Partner with multiple departments to drive alignment and results
• Monitor in-season performance KPIs and deliver timely feedback to internal teams
• Support in-season allocation decisions and exception tracking (e.g., store openings, sales plan changes/selling trends)
• Partner with leadership to create strategic analyses that inform decision-making
• Lead or participate in special projects, scenario modeling, and new business initiatives
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements using data-driven insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; or one-to-two-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ years of relevant experience in an analytical, planning, or strategic role
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI experience is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to present insights and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Self-motivated, independent, and a collaborative team player
• Commitment to data integrity and clearly defined processes

The pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position.

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