Vendor Analyst, Jockey

Job Description

Role Mandate:

The primary responsibility of the Vendor Analyst is to maximize sales and profit through in stock and merchandise turnover based on the strategic direction of the merchandising function.

Responsibilities:

• Recommends order quantities based on HBC ordering units and Vendor cube requirements while operating within financial commitments of both HBC and Vendor
• Provide input into pre-season order quantification and coordinate processing of buyer distributed orders
• Ensure all stores have in stock of promoted product and all SKUs are active and cycling for new programs
• Ensure launch product is shipped at the earliest availability and that we stay in stock until the product is removed from launch status
• Monitor and analyze financial results to achieve industry standards and make recommendations

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary education in Business or a related field of study; or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of experience in retail analysis and/or merchant support preferred
• Superior computer-based analytical skills with a detailed understanding of current technological tools including Excel
• Excellent communication skills and ability to look at a problem from all angles
• Quick decision makers – confident tenacious – no procrastination
• Flexible and able to multi-task

Note: Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

HBC welcomes all applicants for this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.