Sr. Manager, Merchandising Planning & Analysis
Office Depot Group · Boca Raton, FL · 1 mo ago
On-siteMarketing$107k–$130k/yrOther
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We need to extract content from posting.
Let's parse:
Overview: description of role. Could be "About the role". So we can put that in
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We need to extract content from posting.
Let's parse:
Overview: description of role. Could be "About the role". So we can put that in About the role
with
containing overview text. Primary Responsibilities: list of responsibilities. Should be under
Responsibilities
with- items.
Education And Experience: includes Education And Experience Level of Formal Education, Area of Study, Minimum Years of Experience, Type of Experience, Technical Competencies & Information Systems. This could be under
Qualifications
orRequirements
. The instruction: use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map. We have "Education And Experience" which is qualifications/requirements. Also "Skills & Abilities:" and "Additional Language Skills:" and "Personal Attributes & Other/Preferred:" which could go under Skills. We have "Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:" includes salary range and benefits mention. So we need Pay and Benefits sections. Schedule maybe not specified; we should not create Schedule unless present. The posting mentions "Work Schedule" in heading but no details. It says "Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:" then only salary range and benefits; no schedule details. So we should not create Schedule section because no specific content. We'll create Pay and Benefits sections. We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to remove boilerplate: Commitment to Safety, Disclaimer, Equal Employment Opportunity, Application Deadline, How to Apply, etc. We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract content. Overview paragraph: "The Sr. Manager, Merchandising Planning & Analysis is is a key driver of profitable growth and operational excellence across Retail, E-commerce, and B2B channels. This role leverages data and analytics to inform assortment strategies, optimize product lifecycles, and support competitive pricing and promotional decisions. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including Merchandising, Product Management, Pricing, Inventory Accounting, Supply Chain, and Marketing—the role ensures category plans align with business objectives and market trends. They are responsible for developing accurate sales and margin forecasts, analyzing category performance, and providing actionable insights that influence critical business decisions, while also managing the end-to-end product lifecycle to maximize profitability and minimize risk. Although the role does not directly manage open-to-buy budgets or execute purchasing and allocation decisions, they serve as a vital thought partner to those functions, ensuring inventory, pricing, and promotional strategies are informed by robust analysis and market intelligence. The role also champions process improvement and innovation, including the adoption of advanced analytics and AI tools to enhance data visibility, forecasting accuracy, and decision-making. This highly collaborative and strategic position requires strong business acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to influence without direct authority. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about continuous improvement, and plays a crucial role in shaping the future success of the merchandising organization." Note there is a typo "is is". We keep as is. Now Responsibilities: Under "Primary Responsibilities" there are subheadings: Analytics & Forecasting, Assortment & Lifecycle Management, Pricing & Promotional Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Improvement & Innovation. Each with bullet-like sentences. We need to convert each bullet into - . Could keep each sentence as separate
- . Let's extract sentences.
Analytics & Forecasting:
- Owns and publishes detailed sales and margin forecasts for assigned categories, integrating insights from Merchants, Finance, and other stakeholders.
- Conducts in-depth analysis of sales trends, inventory performance, and assortment productivity.
- Monitors key profitability drivers—including COGS, marketplace fees, and distribution expenses—to ensure positive variable profit and support data-driven decision making.
- Develops and maintains reporting dashboards to communicate results and opportunities to leadership.
Assortment & Lifecycle Management:
- Partners with Merchandising and Product teams to develop, optimize, and rationalize product assortments across Retail, E-commerce, and B2B channels.
- Manages product lifecycle transitions, including introductions, exits, and end-of-life strategies, with a focus on maximizing profitability and minimizing margin erosion.
- Collaborates with Inventory Accounting to assess reserve levels and balance discounting strategies for discontinued items.
- Conducts competitive and market analysis to inform assortment decisions.
Pricing & Promotional Strategy:
- Collaborates with Pricing teams to ensure competitive and profitable pricing strategies.
- Analyzes pricing impacts and recommends adjustments to drive sales and margin improvement.
- Supports the planning, execution, and post-analysis of promotional activities, evaluating effectiveness and identifying future opportunities.
- Provides recommendations for pricing and promotional tactics based on data and market trends.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Works closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Pricing, Inventory Accounting, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment on product launches, promotions, assortment changes, and lifecycle management.
- Acts as a key liaison to gather inputs, share insights, and drive consensus on business strategies.
- Facilitates communication and alignment across functions to support seamless execution.
Process Improvement & Innovation:
- Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance merchandising planning, reporting, and execution.
- Champions the adoption of new tools and technologies—including AI—to improve data visibility, forecasting accuracy, and decision-making.
- Continuously seeks opportunities to streamline workflows and drive operational excellence.
Now Education And Experience:
"Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Area of Study: Business, Finance, Merchandising, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
Minimum Years of Experience: 7
Type of Experience: merchandise planning, inventory management, or related retail planning roles.
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
Technical Competencies & Information Systems: Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel and planning software (e.g., JDA, Oracle, SAP)."
We can put under
Qualifications
maybe. Or Requirements. Since we have both Requirements and Qualifications headings allowed. We need to decide. The content includes education, experience, technical competencies. That's qualifications. We'll put under Qualifications. Now Skills & Abilities: "Skills & Abilities: Strategic Thinking Analytical Acumen Collaboration & Influence Results Orientation Adaptability Leadership" Then "Additional Language Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills." Then "Personal Attributes & Other/Preferred: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities." We can combine into Skills section with list items. Let's extract each: - Strategic Thinking - Analytical Acumen - Collaboration & Influence - Results Orientation - Adaptability - Leadership - Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Now Pay: "Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: The salary range for this role is $106,500/year to $130,000/year, however all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed." We need Pay section with that sentence. Benefits: Same sentence continues: "The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunities to move and grow within our organization! You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions." We can put that in Benefits section. Schedule: No specific schedule info, so omit. Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown. We'll produce:About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Qualifications
- ... ...
Skills
- ... ...
Pay
...
Benefits
...
Make sure not to repeat job title as heading. Already not. Check for any duplicated lines: we should not repeat. Now ensure we preserve all substantive information: Did we miss anything? The "About The ODP Group:" paragraph and "Commitment to Safety:" etc are boilerplate; we removed. Also "Disclaimer", "Equal Employment Opportunity", "Application Deadline", "How to Apply". Good. Check if any other substantive info: maybe "The ODP Group, through its business entities ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, is a leading provider..." That's about company; could be considered boilerplate? It's not about role; it's company description. Might be considered boilerplate but could be considered substantive? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Company description may not be required but could be considered part of overview? However it's not about the role; it's generic. I'd consider it boilerplate and remove. The overview already describes role; we can keep overview only. Thus we have all. Now format HTML properly. Let's craft. Overview paragraph: we need to ensure no extra spaces. I'll write:About the role
The Sr. Manager, Merchandising Planning & Analysis is is a key driver of profitable growth and operational excellence across Retail, E-commerce, and B2B channels. This role leverages data and analytics to inform assortment strategies, optimize product lifecycles, and support competitive pricing and promotional decisions. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including Merchandising, Product Management, Pricing, Inventory Accounting, Supply Chain, and Marketing—the role ensures category plans align with business objectives and market trends. They are responsible for developing accurate sales and margin forecasts, analyzing category performance, and providing actionable insights that influence critical business decisions, while also managing the end-to-end product lifecycle to maximize profitability and minimize risk. Although the role does not directly manage open-to-buy budgets or execute purchasing and allocation decisions, they serve as a vital thought partner to those functions, ensuring inventory, pricing, and promotional strategies are informed by robust analysis and market intelligence. The role also champions process improvement and innovation, including the adoption of advanced analytics and AI tools to enhance data visibility, forecasting accuracy, and decision-making. This highly collaborative and strategic position requires strong business acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to influence without direct authority. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about continuous improvement, and plays a crucial role in shaping the future success of the merchandising organization.
Now Responsibilities list. I'll create- with each bullet.
Make sure to preserve punctuation.
Let's list:
- Owns and publishes detailed sales and margin forecasts for assigned categories, integrating insights from Merchants, Finance, and other stakeholders.
- Conducts in-depth analysis of sales trends, inventory performance, and assortment productivity.
- Monitors key profitability drivers—including COGS, marketplace fees, and distribution expenses—to ensure positive variable profit and support data-driven decision making.
- Develops and maintains reporting dashboards to communicate results and opportunities to leadership.
- Partners with Merchandising and Product teams to develop, optimize, and rationalize product assortments across Retail, E-commerce, and B2B channels.
- Manages product lifecycle transitions, including introductions, exits, and end-of-life strategies, with a focus on maximizing profitability and minimizing margin erosion.
- Collaborates with Inventory Accounting to assess reserve levels and balance discounting strategies for discontinued items.
- Conducts competitive and market analysis to inform assortment decisions.
- Collaborates with Pricing teams to ensure competitive and profitable pricing strategies.
- Analyzes pricing impacts and recommends adjustments to drive sales and margin improvement.
- Supports the planning,