Sr Analyst, Merchandising

Senior Healthcare Merchandising Analyst

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Position Summary: Currently seeking a Senior Healthcare Merchandising Analyst for First Aid & Foot Care to fill a position with a Fortune 4 company in Rhode Island. The ideal candidate will possess 1 to 3 years of experience in a retail organization or in an analytical, merchandising, or buying position. This individual will be responsible for contributing to budgeted sales, gross margin, and growing market share within Digestive Health category at CVS.

Responsibilities of the Senior Merchandising Analyst

• Contribute directly to sales and margin goals in assigned category.
• Analyze profit and loss information for the category, develop sales and margin projections, and assist Category Manager in P&L reconciliation.
• Analyze relevant data and incorporate findings and recommendations into Category Plans (i.e., optimal SKU mix; Extracare loyalty program; promotional programs) for merchandising programs from 1 to 3 years.
• Drive tactical execution of day-to-day plan activities (e.g., builds off-shelf plans, tracks promotional period, and performs post analysis to take corrective action if necessary).
• Collaborate with an internal team of CVS professionals in Inventory, Pricing, Promotion, Finance, Store Brands, Store Design and Store Operations.
• Analyze sales records and inventory levels of current stock
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of current competition; search out new competitive opportunities and make recommendations.
• Keep abreast of changes in the market.
• Research customer product preferences, supplier prices and the competitive environment.

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a retail organization or in an analytical, merchandising, or buying position
• Strong working knowledge of retail math concepts and demonstrated application
• Proven ability to implement strategies and use negotiation tactics to grow sales
• Technical experience in MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Access or other database knowledge
• Willingness to travel 5%.

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: The typical pay range for this role is: $46,988.00 - $112,200.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

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We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.