Merchandise Product Analyst

Responsibilities As a Merchandising Analyst, you will support merchandising and planning leaders, and will gain exposure to the merchandising career path. You will perform analysis and help prepare presentations to understand consumer behavior and help drive decisions on driving sales and margin. Data Analysis Utilize data analytics tools to analyze sales, inventory, and customer behavior data. Identify opportunities for growth and areas for improvement. Present insights and recommendations to cross‑functional teams. Market Research Stay informed about industry trends, competitor assortments, and emerging products. Conduct regular market research to understand customer needs and preferences. Collect, organize, and analyze sales data, inventory levels, and customer buying patterns to identify trends and insights. Assist in managing projects and to do lists for merchandising and planning group partnering with cross functional partners on deliverables. Collect and understand inventory and in stock reporting to flag key concerns for leadership. Monitor and manage vendor coop budgets and deliverables across merchandising to ensure timelines being achieved. Provide analytical support to the overall team by conducting analyses of historical and current trends. Correspond with key vendors on needs for the business including product performance or other items needed for the business. To join our band, you'll need the following experience 3-5 Years experience in retail or consumer good industry supporting buying, planning or category management. For recent college graduates we would need to see relevant course work. Must have strong Excel Skills and be good on PowerPoint. Ability to utilize data sourcing tools such as Tableau, Power BI. Pay Rate $72,000- $80,000 annually depending on background and experience. Why join us With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music. Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guitar Center