Manager, Merchandising Analytics 

Arlington, TX

Welcome to Halperns’! The dedicated employees who work at Halperns' are passionately committed to this business and the customers they serve. Being part of Halperns' means being part of something important, something unique, and something special. This commitment is made clear by the superior meat and seafood specialty products we distribute.

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What we offer:
Medical, Prescription Drug, EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
Dental, vision and other voluntary plans
Pre-Tax Saving Accounts
Profit Sharing
Family culture and career advancement opportunities
 

Position Summary:

This role will be responsible for leveraging data analytics to optimize product assortment, pricing, promotional effectiveness, and category performance within our meat merchandising division. The Merchandising Analytics Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, production, supply chain, and finance, to maximize profitability, align with market trends, and ensure optimal product availability.

Essential Functions:

Analytics & Insights

• Develop and execute comprehensive analytics strategies to measure merchandising performance and identify opportunities to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions.

• Conduct in-depth data analyses using various statistical methods to understand customer behavior, sales trends, and product performance.

• Translate complex data into actionable insights, providing recommendations to improve sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the merchandising, planning, and finance teams to drive aligned strategies and goals.

• Work with marketing to align promotional efforts with merchandising insights, ensuring campaigns support product performance objectives.

• Provide guidance to inventory planning to ensure optimal stock levels based on insights derived from analytics.

• Partner with production, supply chain, and inventory planning teams to ensure product availability aligns with demand forecasts and market needs.

• Collaborate with sales and account management to ensure that pricing strategies meet customer expectations while aligning with revenue and margin goals.

Reporting & Visualization

• Build and maintain interactive dashboards and reports to track KPIs (e.g., sell-through rates, margin performance, and category growth) and make data easily accessible to stakeholders.

• Regularly present findings and actionable recommendations to senior leadership, explaining complex analyses in a clear and impactful way.

Strategy Development

• Partner with merchandising leadership to develop and test innovative pricing, assortment, and product placement strategies based on data-driven insights.

• Implement A/B testing strategies to understand the impact of various merchandising approaches and adjust strategies accordingly.

• Use data to recommend changes in SKU mix, package sizes, or pricing adjustments that better align with customer demand and profitability targets.

Data Management & Tools

• Manage data sources and ensure data integrity by working closely with IT, data engineering, and other relevant teams.

• Continuously seek ways to improve data collection, storage, and analytics capabilities, recommending new tools and technologies as needed.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in data analysis tools and languages (e.g., SQL, Python, or R) and data visualization tools) 

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with merchandising or analytics platforms (e.g., SAP, Google Analytics).

Analytical Skills:

• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.

• Experience with A/B testing, forecasting models, and statistical analysis is highly preferred.

Communication & Leadership:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of effectively presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

• Desktop or laptop computer 

• Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Sites, Drive, Docs, Groups)

• Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer)

• Networked printer/copier/facsimile machine

• Gordon Food Service systems - including cost, pricing and reporting systems

• Teleconferencing equipment