Project Analyst

DescriptionKforce has a client in Atlanta, GA that is seeking an onsite Project Analyst, Merch Services to join their team.Summary:This candidate will drive the day-to-day execution of project requirements. This assignment is pivotal in supporting project development by collecting and consolidating information from field partners and ensuring "behind-the-scenes" operational readiness. The individual reviews and validates project data within MLX, interprets technical planograms, and coordinates the essential logistics that make project implementation possible. This assignment demands a professional capable of managing high-volume tasks and complex data within a fast-paced environment.Key Tasks:* Collect and consolidate information from field partners to support project development and ensure data integrity* Review and validate project readiness within MLX, ensuring all milestones and requirements are met* Review and interpret planograms to facilitate accurate execution at the field level* Coordinate labor scheduling, outbound shipping, and direct-to-site orders to ensure materials and personnel are in place* Provide essential support to field partners with scheduling, technical reporting, and resolving ad hoc execution issues* Track progress and analyze results, providing the raw data and post-implementation outcomes used for project reporting* Ensure all project documentation, database entries, and access controls are up-to-date and accurateRequirements* Direct experience supporting project planning or execution within a retail or merchandising environment; This background ensures familiarity with the specific demands and workflows of the sector* Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities is required; Candidates must be adaptable, capable of managing multiple tasks, and able to respond quickly to shifting demands* Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary for clear and effective interaction with team members and stakeholders across various functions* Successful candidates will show a capacity for nimble learning, paying close attention to detail, and consistently following through on assigned responsibilities to ensure accurate and timely project executionAdditional Skills: * Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is essential; These tools are critical for effective planning, tracking, and reporting of project activities, and candidates must be able to utilize them efficientlyJob TypeContractCompensation25 - $35