Business Analyst - Clearance Optimization

Overview The Business Analyst – GGG! drives dynamic analysis and recommendations for the Going, Going, Gone! Merchandising team. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the optimization of the Going, Going, Gone! Merchandising team by leveraging data and analysis to inform, support and optimize inventory procurement and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis, an understanding of retail and merchandising processes, and the ability to provide actionable insights to streamline our value chain from sourcing and procurement through to sales and customer fulfillment. Merchandising Analysis – In-Season Analyze performance of current assortment and recommend actions at the brand, product category and item level. Develop and implement sell-thru monitoring processes that identify athlete choices that we should be re-ordering and recommend quantities informed by performance. Monitor and report on inventory turnover rates, identifying slow-moving inventory and working with the team to develop strategies for liquidation. Develop and maintain detailed reports that track inventory performance across all locations providing insights into product performance and inventory health. Share findings and recommendations with the merchant team to influence next steps. Produce business category insights that identify future opportunities, that inform business strategies and support future seasons buying process. Merchandising Analysis – Pre-Season Support the seasonal financial plan process to ensure inventory receipts are being optimized in conjunction with the work of the planning team. Assist in assortment planning process by analyzing prior seasons buys and recommending opportunities to optimize receipt timing, assortment tiering, missed sales and customer choice counts. Conduct category and SKU rationalization analysis to inform buying decisions by category. Work closely with the merchandising team to leverage these findings in making purchasing decisions. Develop and maintain seasonal merchandise plans that reflect sales goals, trends, and market conditions, ensuring the right product mix and assortment to meet customer demand. Data-Driven Decision Making Gather, analyze, and interpret data from various sources, including current and historical sales performance, inventory levels, supplier lead times, and customer trends. Create actionable reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to provide merchandising teams with insights into Going, Going, Gone! performance to support preseason planning and buying cycles. Support pricing, assortment planning, and markdown strategies with data and trend analysis to optimize profitability. Reporting and Performance Tracking Develop and deliver regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for category and chain performance. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree 3-5 years of experience in Retail, Merchandising, Merch Planning, Demand Planning, or Allocations/Replenishment #J-18808-Ljbffr DICK'S Sporting Goods