Sr Merchandising Analyst – AutoZone

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Sr Merchandising Analyst


Description Merchandising analysts are internal consultants for the merchandising department. They provide the data for the line review process as well as a statistical and financial foundation for merchandising decisions regarding pricing and product placement. Specific responsibilities of the position will vary on the basis of project assignment and project role, but typically include:

- Maintaining and enhancing the AutoZone’s home-developed Excel VBA/SAS based system (MAP) to support the merchandising decisions for over 40 categories.
- Supporting the category managers’use of MAP and their stocking decisions consulting with them to help ensure optimal assortment.
- Assist in producing and improving store refresh assortment process (hubs as well as non-hub refresh)
- Leading development for special initiatives related to product assortment but outside of the scope of MAP and store refresh.

Position Requirements Essential requirements include:
•3-5 years experience performing business analysis and track record of increasing responsibility and results or equivalent degree of graduate education.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and clients.
•Strong analytical skills to do statistical modeling and other quantitative and research.
•Possessing at least one of the following skills:
oProficiency in SAS (Base and Macros).
oProficiency in Excel and VBA programming.

Desirable skills and experience include:
•Additional programming skills (SQL, Java, Perl, Unix Shell, etc.).

Educational Requirements Master degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering or closely related disciplines required.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Department 9013-PRICING & PRODUCT OPTIMIZATION
About the Organization AutoZone is the nation’s leading retailer of automotive parts and accessories with over 4,000 stores in the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories. Since opening its first store in Forrest City, Ark., on July 4, 1979, the Company has joined the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AZO) and earned a spot in the Fortune 500.

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