Merchandising Analyst

National Buying Services is the department dedicated to acquiring the goods that our ALDI customers count on. Beyond working to secure quality products at the lowest possible prices through our Buying and support teams (Administration, Pricing, Merchandising, Quality Assurance and more), our teams ensure we are providing the best value and quality in everything we do.

Join our growing team as a Merchandising Analyst and dive into data using Excel, SQL Server, Alteryx & APT. Create reporting to drive accuracy & efficiency across our team and analysis to guide Merchandising and leadership decisions.

We’re looking for a curious, detail oriented, logical and systematical thinker. Make an impact through creative technical solutions and process creation by leveraging your data and analytics skills at ALDI!

Position Type : Full-Time

Work Location : Batavia, IL

This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e.

work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities : Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Liaises with stakeholders within Buying, IT and Business Analytics to effectively design and streamline data management and analytical processes as directed by their direct leader.
• Consults with their direct leader to effectively design and streamline data management and analytical processes within the department.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Understands complex business issues and identifies appropriate analytical methods to solve them.
• Leverages data analytics software to extract, clean, analyze, and visualize data, generating insights and predictions to drive company initiatives and support strategic business decisions.
• Develops and maintains extended knowledge of the greater National Buying Services and Operations departments to maximize efficiency in merchandising processes.
• Creates and manages technical and functional processes related to Spaceman, Smartspace, SAP data integration and planogram publishing.
• Reviews planogram performance and space allocations by providing reports and analyses to management.
• Creates and manages tools for National Buying Services and national committees that provide detailed analysis on ad-hoc project requests.
• Supports reviews that occur on a regular basis including Monthly, Quarterly, and annually.
• Analyzes work procedures with the objective of driving simplicity and effectiveness.
• Manages planogram data and supports planogram building processes.
• Performs ad-hoc analyses as required.
• Automates regularly scheduled processes to improve team efficiency.
• Maintains direct leader’s schedule and is aware of their daily engagements.
• Maintains strong documentation standards.
• Acts as the subject matter expert on technical and functional objectives within the department.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and / or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned. Job-specific Competencies : Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Strategic and critical thinker with high emphasis on accuracy and urgency.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group. Education and Experience :
• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, or a related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Analytics required.
• Experience in learning new database schema and developing SQL queries required.
• Experience in data analysis in Excel required.
• Experience automating data analysis in R or another programming language preferred.
• Experience in data visualization and storytelling in Tableau or another software program preferred.
• Experience analyzing retail KPIs, conducting quantitative research, and gleaning insights preferred.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Physical Requirements :
• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard / mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 50 lbs. Travel :
• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including :

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered :

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

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ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic.

Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and / or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.