Analyst, Area Merchandise

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

12d

About The Position

Completes data entry related to product flow and assortment placement strategy per location and at the discretion of Field Merchandiser. Completes and maintains location maps and sku-to-fixture updates per Field Merchandiser regarding new product development, seasonal Bubble planning sessions, Initiative sheet changes, Assortment plans, and Buy plans. Develops and updates weekly reports (i.e. revenue, per cap, penetration, COG’s margin, top/bottom, transfers, and parameter reports). Attends and participates in Special Event set up, location floor sets, resets and refresh as requested.

Requirements

1-3 years of working knowledge of inventory systems and processes
Visual Basic for Applications
Structured Query Language
Task Scripting
Understanding of AS400 systems
Microsoft Excel, Access Word, PowerPoint, Outlook 2003

Nice To Haves

Technical school, Associate’s degree (AA), or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Military classes or equivalent training will be considered.

Responsibilities

Daily check and run JDA auto replenishment and sales posting information.
Review each location auto generated transfer for new items or returning out of stock items, review information with Field Merchandiser of direct responsibility.
Manage the manual transfer submission process.
Develop and maintain the shipment schedules and delivery days per merchandise location.
Adjust location parameter levels as required per Merchandiser and field management discretion.
Create and maintain location maps electronically using graphic software per the Field Merchandiser directives.
Maintain the development and building of logical layouts of sku placement in stores with Field Merchandiser directives.
Write and develop formulas in EXCEL to record, document and create macros and programs for reporting purposes in VBA.
Set up, run and distribute reports on weekly basis per merchandiser and management directives.
Reports to Field Merchandiser on incoming program receipts per new program sets.
Develop, understand, and manage reporting by adapting the systems, writing code to specifications, and maintaining tables, queries and reports on different database systems. i.e. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, AS400, JDA and UO Merchandise Data Warehouse.
Consistently write, translate and manipulate software programs and application dependent on needs and specifications – Visual Basic, AS400, SQL Server, and MMS.
Weekly development of park wide financial results per department - revenue, percap, penetration, COG’s, GM $, and Average Retail.
Weekly development of park wide financial results regarding top 10 skus, top 10 styles, product initiative ranking, Express pass location sales, seasonal product, In-park program results, character product results, total candy sales per category.
Development of the park wide weekly Out of Stock report, Product at Risk report; location specific Top/Bottom Sku report, Parameter report update file.
Explore within the UO systems additional reporting options and project reporting maintenance.
Participate in seasonal change out location floor sets, new program sets, special event sets, location refresh sets per Field Merchandiser directive and request.
Scheduled as Special Event coverage with Field Merchandiser team. Events include but are not limited to Mardi Gras, Grad Bash, RTU, HHN, NYE, Macy’s, Citywalk Special Events and Spring Break/Summer (peak needs) location shifts.
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.