Drop Ship Analyst

Columbia Sportswear Company • Portland, OR

1d • $81,190 - $135,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Drop Ship Analyst supports and optimizes drop ship operations by managing vendor relationships, monitoring order fulfillment performance, analyzing supply chain data, and helping ensure a seamless customer experience. The role serves as a liaison between internal teams and external suppliers to improve operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery. It uses data and reporting tools to identify trends, resolve fulfillment issues, improve vendor compliance, and support initiatives that enhance the drop ship program.

The analyst also supports sales and assortment planning through sell-through analytics, market trends, retailer performance analysis, and seasonal forecasting. The position is intended for a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional with experience in a fast-paced retail, e-commerce, or supply chain environment, capable of turning operational and sales insights into recommendations that improve service levels, reduce costs, and support business growth.

This is a hybrid role based at the company's headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs and company discretion. The Seattle Showroom is a preferred alternate location; other approved work locations are listed in the posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–8 years of professional experience in a related position.
• Strong communication skills and a proven track record of working with external partners.
• Previous experience in retail buying, retail planning, or similar experience with retail forecasting and sales analysis.
• Strong understanding of merchandising, buying, product allocation, and retail sales analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of retail math and pricing strategies, and strong knowledge of open-to-buy and financial planning processes.
• Experience manipulating data, including statistical analysis and advanced mathematical calculations.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with stakeholders at various internal and external levels.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to solve problems and translate operational insights into actionable recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of the outdoor industry, consumer buying patterns, and retail dynamics.
• Knowledge of CSC brands.

Responsibilities

• Provide Sales representatives with analysis and suggestions during seasonal pre-lines and booking timeframes to develop sales-driving assortments based on sell-through analytics and market trends.
• Participate in account meetings and provide data to support assortment recommendations.
• Analyze retailer sales, inventory, and fulfillment performance to identify growth opportunities and service risks.
• Recommend actions to improve product availability, optimize assortment performance, and address inventory or fulfillment concerns.
• Generate and provide complex sales and sell-in summary reporting, analytics, and ad hoc information to stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams.
• Work with the Regional Sales Team to identify top- and bottom-performing items and improve sales.
• Work with Regional Sales Directors on current- and future-season forecasting.
• Identify product opportunities and liabilities based on history and market trends to help maximize production runs and internal gross margins.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor order fulfillment performance.
• Analyze supply chain data, identify trends, resolve fulfillment issues, and improve vendor compliance.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services.
• Free, confidential EAP+ counseling services available 24/7/365.
• Wellness benefits.
• Employee discounts.
• Generous time-off program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level