Merchandising Analyst

The Merchandising Analyst supports the Head Office department to ensure a smooth implementation of goods placement. The objective of this position is to enhance the customer experience through the planning of store layouts, planograms, and store concept processes. This position is aligned with the HQ Supply Chain sub-departments: Merchandising.

•    Oversees and manages assigned project and/or departments data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements
•    Conduct data entry and data management for various department projects
•    Assist with the development of training materials such as manuals, handbooks, presentations, diagrams, workflows, and project plans
•    Execute tasks related to different projects within the merchandising process including planograms, floor plans, and projects as needed
•    Pull & analyze raw data reports and develop merchandising recommendations
•    Communicate between regional teams and other Headquarters operational departments
•    Create planograms on an item-by-item level to increase turnover & reduce loss
•    Construct interior designs for all existing, proposed, and new store sites
•    Work in store and move merchandise to implement new concepts
•    Collaborate in group work as needed
•    Maintain daily, weekly, and one off tasks by possessing detail organization and efficient time management skills
•    Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
•    Ability to work independently
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office
•    Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
•    Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the business
•    Strong analytical and problem solving skills
•    Strong organizational skills to set priorities and manage time
•    Ability to make key decisions under deadlines

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
•    Software knowledge in :Revit, AutoCad, SAP, Visio, Power-Bi
•    German language skills
•    Knowledge of Retail Operations

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
•    Bachelor’s degree
•    1-3 years of experience in a related field
•    In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Medical | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match and 2 year vesting schedule)

And so much more, visit our benefits page for more details and the latest updates

In addition to the great benefits above, our Full-Time employees receive these additional benefits: Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance, Parental Leave – 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents, Additional Paid Time-Off & Sick Time.

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