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Merchant Analytics Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$115 - $135/hr

Meet the Merchant Analytics team: The Merchant Analytics team is passionate about using data and analysis to strengthen our relationships with our merchant partners, drive product analytics, and ...

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Senior Merchant Analytics Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130 - $165/hr

Meet the Merchant Analytics team: The Merchant Analytics team is passionate about using data and analysis to strengthen our relationships with our merchant partners, drive product analytics, and ...

Lowe's

Merchant - Decor Lighting

Mooresville, NC · On-site

Lead and develop a team of Associate Merchants and Merchandising Analysts , providing clear direction, coaching, and development while building team capability and accountability. Responsible for the ...

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Senior Merchant Analytics Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$130 - $165/hr

Meet the Merchant Analytics team: The Merchant Analytics team is passionate about using data and analysis to strengthen our relationships with our merchant partners, drive product analytics, and ...

Dealer Tire, LLC

Merchandising Analyst

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Base Pay Range: $80,580 -$90,000 As a Merchandising Analyst, your essential job functions will include the following: Tire Selection, Placement Strategy, and Product Communication for assigned Tire ...

Lowe's

Merchant - Decor Lighting

Mooresville, NC

Lead and develop a team of Associate Merchants and Merchandising Analysts , providing clear direction, coaching, and development while building team capability and accountability. Responsible for the ...

Dealer Tire, LLC

Merchandising Analyst

Marion, OH · On-site

$80.58 - $90/hr

Base Pay Range: $80,580 -$90,000 As a Merchandising Analyst, your essential job functions will include the following: Tire Selection, Placement Strategy, and Product Communication for assigned Tire ...

EMINENT, INC.

Merchandising Analyst

Cerritos, CA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Through 16 years of continued investment in technology, data analytics, and innovative marketing and merchandising strategies, we have built a powerful platform and brand that we believe is ...

FreshDirect

Merchandising Analyst

Bronx, NY · On-site

$68K - $75K/yr

The Role The Merchandising Analyst performs diverse tasks in the Merchandising department. Responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of new item paperwork for the category team and managing the ...

Dealer Tire

Merchandising Analyst

$80K - $90K/yr

Base Pay Range: $80,580 -$90,000 As a Merchandising Analyst, your essential job functions will include the following: Tire Selection, Placement Strategy, and Product Communication for assigned Tire ...

Dealer Tire

Merchandising Analyst

Cleveland, OH

$80K - $90K/yr

Base Pay Range: $80,580 -$90,000 As a Merchandising Analyst, your essential job functions will include the following: Tire Selection, Placement Strategy, and Product Communication for assigned Tire ...

FRESH DIRECT, LLC

Merchandising Analyst

Sonora, TX · On-site

$68 - $80/hr

The Role The Merchandising Analyst performs diverse tasks in the Merchandising department. Responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of new item paperwork for the category team and managing the ...

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How much do merchant analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for merchant analyst in the United States is $73,261.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a merchant analyst?

Merchant Analysts are professionals who analyze sales, inventory, and market trends to help retailers and businesses make informed decisions about product offerings and merchandising strategies. They assess performance data, identify opportunities for growth, and work closely with buyers and vendors to optimize product assortments. Their insights help increase sales, improve margins, and ensure that inventory levels meet consumer demand. Merchant Analysts often use analytical tools and reporting software to turn data into actionable recommendations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a merchant analyst?

To thrive as a Merchant Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, experience with data analysis, and a background in business, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Excel, SQL, and business intelligence platforms such as Tableau or Power BI is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills help you interpret trends and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial for making data-driven merchandising decisions that maximize sales and optimize inventory management.

What are some common challenges merchant analysts face when collaborating with cross-functional teams?

Merchant Analysts often work closely with buying, finance, and supply chain teams, which can present challenges in aligning priorities and communication styles. One common hurdle is translating data-driven insights into actionable recommendations that resonate with non-analytical stakeholders. Additionally, Merchant Analysts must balance short-term sales goals with long-term strategic objectives, requiring strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. Successful analysts proactively foster collaboration and ensure all teams are aligned toward shared business outcomes.

What is the difference between Merchant Analyst vs Data Analyst?

AspectMerchant AnalystData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Business, Finance, or related field; sometimes certifications in analytics or financeBachelor's in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field; often certifications in data analysis or tools like SQL, Excel
Work EnvironmentRetail, e-commerce, or financial sectors focusing on sales, merchant performance, and market trendsVarious industries analyzing data sets to inform business decisions across departments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by retail and e-commerce companies to optimize merchant performanceUsed across industries for data-driven decision making

While both roles involve analyzing data, Merchant Analysts focus on merchant performance and sales data within retail or e-commerce sectors, whereas Data Analysts work across industries analyzing diverse data sets to support business strategies.

Which merchant analysts make the most money?

Senior merchant analysts with extensive experience, specialized skills in data analysis and e-commerce platforms, and certifications tend to earn the highest salaries. Compensation can also vary based on industry, company size, and geographic location, with those working in larger firms or in high-demand sectors typically earning more.
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Infographic showing various Merchant Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,261 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Sr. Merchant Analyst - Cost Management

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

Marlborough, MA • On-site

$86K - $109K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

BJ's Wholesale Club rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 771 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

345th of 429 rated retail wholesalers

Job description

A World-Class Team
BJ's Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most.
We're a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.
Why You'll Love Working at BJ's
At BJ's Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future - both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow.
Here's just some of what you can look forward to:
  • Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
  • Free BJ's Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
  • Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ's common stock at a 15% discount.*

*Eligibility requirements vary by position.
At BJ's, we leverage analytics to deliver exceptional business results while providing greater value to our members. A key driver to our success is our Enterprise Analytics (EA) team that uses data and analytics to achieve a transformational and competitive advantage. The EA team acquires, consolidates, and transforms data into relevant information and is "at the table" collaborating and influencing our business leaders to drive innovation as well as strategic business decisions and outcomes.
This EA team is looking for strong analytical contributors who can turn insights into action. Come join our team and drive our strategic growth initiatives while serving a growing membership base focused on providing exceptional savings and value to our members and the communities we serve.
The Senior Analyst, Merchant Analytics, will serve as the primary analytical resource for managing the financial impact of tariffs, inflation, and deflation on merchandise costs. Reporting to the Manager of Merchant Analytics, this role delivers fact-based, data-driven guidance to Merchandise leaders to maximize value in vendor negotiations, strengthen should-cost modeling, and provide proactive product input cost guidance in a rapidly evolving trade environment. This position will focus on tracking and supporting negotiation strategy for cost changes due to commodity fluctuations, tariff changes, and other cost drivers.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
  • Develop "Ask" materials (letters, decks, talk tracks) to be shared with merchants in preparation for vendor negotiations for Tariffs, Inflation, and Deflation highlighting key levers merchants should consider to achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Value savings opportunities and perform financial modeling during negotiations to support decision-making.
  • Manage and track vendor communication emails and associated documents and produce reporting and presentations summarizing their scope and impact.
  • Establish credibility as a trusted analytics expert and strategic advisor, demonstrating a deep understanding of merchant and vendor dynamics and building mutual professional trust with key business partners.
  • Conduct rigorous analysis and research, including: Vendor insight (cost structures) and extensive SKU/brand/vendor-level analysis (relative productivity, profitability, brand loyalty, SKU transferability, cost modeling, etc.).
  • Track vendor cost increases to identify unjustified vendor increases (e.g., relative to commodity price movements) and proactively identify decreases due to BJ's commensurate with commodity price drops.
  • Serve the Merchant team as point person for all SKU-based analytical research focused on should-cost modeling.
  • Support insights for continuous process improvement.
  • Build and maintain effective partnerships with Director-level and above stakeholders, influencing business decisions through clear, data-backed recommendations.

Qualifications
  • Four-year college degree or equivalent experience. Finance and/or other quantitative analytical degree a strong plus.
  • 3+ years of relevant analytical experience with strong merchandise profitability understanding.
  • Negotiation experience highly preferred.
  • Understanding of retail merchandising basics (i.e., category management) and merchandising organizational structures and processes.
  • Strong analytical skills including advanced Excel proficiency; experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., generative AI) to accelerate analysis.
  • Effective communication skills, including the ability to translate analytical research into presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Business Intelligence tools and similar software; conducts primary research with limited supervision.
  • Project management/leadership experience preferred.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of Merchandise leadership.
  • Ability to work independently and adapt to changing work priorities.
  • Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and results-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a high-demand, performance-driven environment.

This is a hybrid role. Tuesday through Thursday are in-office days at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA and Monday and Friday are remote days.
In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ's Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $78,000.00 - $101,000.00
We recognize the growing role of AI tools, including ChatGPT, and value familiarity with them. That said, we want to hear from your authentic self. Your application should reflect your own skills, experiences, and insights rather than AI-generated responses.

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