Merchandise Data Analyst Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

General Summary:

The Business Transformation Sr. Analyst is a hybrid role that combines analytical expertise with business process insight to improve the company's demand forecasting and replenishment capabilities. This individual will contribute to long-term transformation initiatives by analyzing data, identifying opportunities for optimization, and supporting the design and implementation of planning solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Decision-Making
  • Support planning decision-making by providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
  • Identify risks, trends, and systemic issues within forecasting and replenishment processes and escalate as appropriate.
  • Contribute analytical input to prioritization and transformation discussions.
• Business–IT Partnership
  • Serve as a liaison between planning teams and IT for forecasting and replenishment tools.
  • Gather, document, and clarify business requirements and support translation into system functionality.
  • Participate in system testing and validation to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Capability & Process Improvement
  • Analyze current planning processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
  • Support process enhancements and system changes that improve forecast accuracy and inventory performance.
  • Maintain and refine planning parameters such as lead times, safety stock, and ordering cadence.
• Project Governance & Operations
  • Support transformation initiatives through documentation, testing, and issue tracking.
  • Assist with UAT, implementation support, and post-go-live stabilization activities.
  • Help ensure business deliverables align to project scope and timelines.
• Outcome Measurement & Continuous Improvement
  • Build and maintain reports and dashboards tracking key planning KPIs.
  • Perform root-cause analysis on stockouts, overstocks, and demand variability.
  • Recommend corrective actions and track results over time.
• Cross-Functional Alignment
  • Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, inventory, and IT partners.
  • Participate in workshops, planning meetings, and training efforts.
  • Support change management through documentation and end-user assistance.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office spreadsheet application; database proficiency preferred
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with merchandising staff, co-workers, and store personnel
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Ability to be flexible and to meet deadlines
• Ability to function effectively as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to pay attention to detail

Work Experience &/or Education

• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory analysis, or business analysis. RELEX system experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in Excel, with experience using data tools like SQL, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Understanding of supply chain and planning concepts (e.g., safety stock, lead times, service levels).
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements or process flows.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across technical and business teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office spreadsheet application; database proficiency preferred
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with merchandising staff, co-workers, and store personnel
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Ability to be flexible and to meet deadlines
• Ability to function effectively as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to pay attention to detail

Work Experience &/or Education

• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory analysis, or business analysis. RELEX system experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in Excel, with experience using data tools like SQL, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Understanding of supply chain and planning concepts (e.g., safety stock, lead times, service levels).
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements or process flows.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across technical and business teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field.