We Deliver the Goods:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Purpose:
The Senior Merchandising Analyst plays a critical role in driving data-informed merchandising decisions that optimize assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies. This role partners closely with Merchandising, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver actionable insights that improve product performance, maximize revenue, and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with business acumen and the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
Major Functional Responsibilities:
- Analyze sales, margin, and inventory data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across product categories
- Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and tools to track key merchandising KPIs (e.g., sell-through, inventory turns, GMROI)
- Partner with Merchandising teams to support assortment planning, product lifecycle management, and category reviews
- Provide pricing and promotional analysis, including elasticity, lift, and ROI measurement
- Support demand forecasting and inventory optimization in collaboration with Supply Chain and Planning teams
- Conduct ad hoc analyses to support strategic initiatives, new product launches, and business cases
- Identify opportunities to improve product mix, reduce markdowns, and increase profitability
- Present insights and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across systems and reporting outputs
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to best practices in analytics and reporting โข Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
EEO Statement
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
โข 3 - 5 Years - Experience in merchandising analytics, retail analytics, or a related role
โข Strong proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling); experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred
โข Experience with SQL or other data querying tools is a plus
โข Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
โข Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
โข Excellent communication and presentation skills
Company Description
Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities they serve.