Merchandising & Demand Planning Analyst

About the role

As the Merchandising & Demand Planning Analyst, you’ll be responsible for supporting the curation of product categories across our omnichannel business including e‑commerce, retail and in‑home sales and services. You’ll work cross‑functionally with peers and leaders to deliver business results. We’re looking for individuals who are adaptable and comfortable working in an ever‑changing environment, including learning new tools with a sense of curiosity and eagerness to refine your skills. For this role, you will have the option between two start dates in mid‑February and mid‑June 2027. This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work on site Monday through Thursday at the Best Buy corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota. You can work virtually from home or another non‑Best Buy location on Friday. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Create and prioritize key offers and messages and execute in‑store signage, combos and bundles
• Manage forecasting and demand planning system tools and best practices
• Execute inventory purchasing and placement with focus on forecasting process, vendor partnership, inventory investment and inventory health
• Analyze reporting to provide business recommendations on assortment, pricing, promotional planning, customer experience, and vendor management
• Interact with vendor partners on inventory planning, supply chain solutions, collecting supplier support funds, products, pricing and promotional plans

Requirements

• Basic data analysis with an eye toward problem solving and optimization
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment‑based work authorization (F‑1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H‑1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)
• Must be available to start during the class dates of either mid‑February or mid‑June

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• 1 year of experience in merchandise planning, site merchandising, demand planning, supply chain or related business team
• 1 year of experience communicating and partnering with vendors/3rd party
• 1 year of experience performing data analysis

Benefits

• Great employee discount
• Financial savings and retirement resources
• Support for your physical and mental well‑being
• Different types of leaves of absence (LOA) and potential pay sources based on eligibility; length depends on situation, location, employment status, and regulations; intermittent or reduced‑schedule leave available for certain medical or family care leaves
• Paid time off (vacation or PTO) offered to full‑time and part‑time employees based on work location, employment status, salary or hourly status (exempt/non‑exempt), and years of continued or bridged service
• Certain roles eligible for various forms of incentive pay to drive performance and recognition for achieving financial and strategic results

Pay

Competitive pay

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: required on‑site Monday through Thursday at the Best Buy corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota; virtual work from home or another non‑Best Buy location on Friday. Start date options: mid‑February or mid‑June 2027.