Analyst Merchandising

Duties And Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with negotiating with the vendor community: Marketing Support, Payment and Freight Terms, Pricing, Assortment, Promotions, and other matters pertinent to the Orgill vendor relationship.
• Learn and assist with vendor line and assortment reviews per assigned department(s) using the Strategic Category Analysis (SCA) tools.
• Aid in selling buying event commitments and preparing order forms for Buying Events.
• Attend Dealer Markets / Buying events and assist with coordinated activity for assigned merchandise.
• Respond to questions and requests for information from dealers, sales representatives, and vendors.

Success Factors

• Advanced knowledge of and ability in using various software applications, particularly Microsoft Office products and the Google Platform.
• Polished negotiation techniques.
• Excellent analytical abilities with ability to review facts and weight options when solving problems and making decisions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with good listening skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, proceed with objectives with little or no supervision, and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to deal with a variety of challenging situations under stress.
• Ability to organize materials, manage time, and prioritize tasks.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required in a business-related area.
• Three to five years’ experience preferred in a same or similar field.
• Must be willing to travel to Company Dealer Markets as well as infrequent training opportunities where they present themselves – requirements may vary.
• Regular, on-site, in person attendance required.

Supervisory Responsibility

None