Demand & Deployment Analyst

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. This opportunity is with one of our clients, the world's largest intimates specialty retailer offering modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, casual sleepwear, swim, athleisure, award-winning prestige fragrances, and body care.

About the role

The Sr Demand & Deployment (D&D) Analyst executes pre-season and current-season inventory deployment functions to support store inventory and sales. This position will deploy inventory, manage relationships with Franchise Partners, work with cross-functional partners on international and domestic teams, and assist with special projects. The Sr D&D Analyst will strategically assess demand and inventory position across the business to align financial and operational plans, ensuring consistent execution of inventory deployment plans and alignment with business strategy across all categories. The role champions approaches to unlock incremental opportunities at the store/size level within market geographies/stores.

Responsibilities

• Partner with MP&A managers from all lines of business to perform analytics and generate reporting that supports inventory initiatives.
• Participate in floorset and strategy planning, inventory and demand forecasting alignment, and size selling analysis driving local merchandise distortions across all lines of business.
• Support MP&A team by identifying areas of opportunity in the assortment and adapt future deployments to reflect new learnings and strategies.
• Leverage an understanding of all lines of business to unlock efficiencies in reporting and deployment processes.
• Generate ad-hoc reporting as required.
• Perform analysis of store-level callouts from partners.
• Maintain effective written and verbal communication with the global team to increase productivity.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning and/or inventory deployment, preferably in international retail markets.
• High level of technical proficiency using Microsoft Excel required.
• Proficiency with some or all of the following systems preferred: MSI (Microstrategy), JDA Allocation, Manugistics, SAP, and Salesforce.
• Excellent statistical/quantitative analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be a team player and foster a commitment to teamwork among associates.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Pay

$36.15/hour

Schedule

• Duration: 6 months
• Job Type: Temporary Assignment
• Work Type: Hybrid