Sr. Demand & Deployment Analyst

About the role

Diversified Systems is searching for a Senior Demand & Deployment Analyst to execute pre-season and current-season inventory deployment functions supporting store inventory and sales. This position is responsible for deploying inventory, managing relationships with Franchise Partners, collaborating with cross-functional partners across international and domestic teams, and assisting with special projects. The Sr D&D Analyst will strategically assess demand and inventory positions across the business with the intent of aligning financial and operational plans. This role ensures consistent execution of inventory deployment plans and alignment with business strategies across all categories related to assortments, priorities, and objectives to maximize sales and margin. The Sr D&D Analyst will champion approaches to unlock incremental opportunities at the store and size level within market geographies and 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 in order 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.
• Proficiency with MSI (MicroStrategy), JDA Allocation, Manugistics, SAP, and Salesforce highly desired.
• Excellent statistical and 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Adaptability and ability to learn quickly.

About Diversified Systems

Founded in 1990, Diversified Systems is an award-winning Technology Services corporation providing all levels of IT project consulting services nationwide. DSI is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with regional offices in the American Midwest and East Coast. We offer our consultants a number of flexible and competitive compensation benefit packages.

DSI values authenticity and is committed to making sure our employees and partners are valued and respected. At DSI, we believe building a diverse culture is important because we know when people work together, we can achieve better results as a team. DSI realizes that everyone comes from various backgrounds. We celebrate these differences because our employees are our greatest asset as we strive to best meet the needs of those we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts, DSI is focused on advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion by setting high standards to continually evolve our culture. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, community involvement, client delivery, and career development.