DATA ANALYST – MERCHANDISE PROGRAMMING

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a Data Analyst for our Merchandise Programming team who will be responsible for site analytics related to our Merchandising boutiques (including sales, boutique metrics, brand and franchise cadence, member visitation and conversion, and personalization initiatives) on both Rue La La and Gilt. The Data Analyst will assist in translating this data into specific, actionable insights and strategies that will help us to optimize sales, profits, efficiencies, and customer engagement.

What you’ll accomplish…

• Data Analytics, including:
  • Analyze visitation, conversion, and demand by launch time to optimize results
  • Optimal boutique count, length, and size targets based on history and trend
  • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Recommend specific strategies and actions that will enable us to optimize sales and customer engagement.
  • Analyze results of innovation initiatives
  • Monitor brand and franchise cadence on both Rue La La and Gilt to ensure appropriate exposure

Manage Warehouse Priorities Process by:

• Act as the liaison between Event Coordinators and the Warehouse in Kentucky to prioritize POs based on demand and run date
• Collaborate with the Warehouse, Event Coordinators, Merchants and Technology to ensure accurate amount of PO newness with each boutique launch.

Reporting:

• Manage and enhance Programming reporting and calendar templates
• Manage Programming Dept. historic data
• Ad hoc reporting as needed

THE RIGHT FIT:
You have…

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-2 Years Related Experience in a Retail, E-Commerce, or Data Analytics environment. Exposure to Fashion and Merchandising preferred. 
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Knowledge and experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau
• Experience with database querying tools and languages such as SQL preferred but not required
• Proven Analytics / Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate data and analysis into specific set of conclusions and strategies. Ability to think out of the box. Common sense business acumen. 
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to simplify message and data into understandable and impactful messages to target audience. 
• Outstanding Collaboration / Teamwork Skills: Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships with diverse cross-functional teams. Looking for a Kind, Genial, Even-keeled personality.
• Very high Efficiency / Capability: Self-starter who is highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a high-energy, fast-paced and dynamic environment.

This Company is an equal opportunity employer, and selects individuals best matched for the job based upon job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.