Promotional Planning Analyst
The Promotional Planning Analyst supports the successful execution of seasonal promotions and product placement strategies by maintaining key planning tools, analyzing offers, and ensuring seamless coordination between the Merchant and cross-functional teams. This role plays a critical part in ensuring stores receive clear, accurate, and timely direction for seasonal events that drive sales and enhance the customer experience.
Key Responsibilities :
- Offer Management : Ensure Merchant teams accurately enter all seasonal offers into DemandTec within designated timelines.
- Reporting & Analysis : Pull, analyze, and distribute detailed reports on seasonal offers.
- Seasonal Space Allocation : Own, maintain, and update the Seasonal Space Allocation to provide stores with clear guidance on seasonal product placement and merchandising priorities.
- Document Maintenance : Own, manage, and update Store Sales Planner documents to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and consistency across teams.
- Event Preparation : Own and lead the preparation and organization for CMO and ZSD Walks, ensuring all promotional and product information is complete and presentation-ready.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner closely with Merchandising, Space Planning, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and other teams to align promotional planning efforts and improve communication flow.
- Training & Support : Assist in onboarding and training new SSC Associates on processes, systems, and promotional planning best practices.
- Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting tools, and improve overall promotional planning efficiency.
Other Duties : Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the success of seasonal and promotional planning initiatives.
Position Requirements :
40+ work hours per week.Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Applies job knowledge effectively and demonstrates confidence in making routine decisions.Demonstrates a positive outlook towards working in a team environment.Effective communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.Prioritize projects and seek help when necessary.Ability to be proactive and innovative.Accurately establishes and maintains information with 100% accuracy.Ability to work independently.Balances quality and thoroughness with the need for timeliness and speed.Ability to be flexible and work outside of normal business hours as business necessity dictates.Minimum Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field preferred.23 years of experience in merchandising, planning, retail analytics, or a similar role.Strong analytical and Microsoft Office skills; experience with planning tools or reporting systems preferred, along with the ability to quickly learn new systems and business tools.Key Competencies :
Analytical Thinking & Problem SolvingCollaboration & Relationship BuildingPlanning & OrganizationProcess ImprovementCommunication & Presentation SkillsLocation : 510 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320