Merchandising Senior Analyst - Personal Intimacy Team

CVS Health•Woonsocket, RI

13d•$46,988 - $112,200

About The Position

CVS Health is seeking a detail-oriented, results-driven Senior Analyst for its Personal Intimacy Team within the Front Store Merchandising organization. The role supports the customer experience across more than 7,000 stores by using analytics to evaluate sales trends, identify opportunities, and optimize category merchandising strategies. The analyst is expected to address complex problems, implement solutions, drive strategic changes within assigned categories, and contribute to broader business-unit and Front Store challenges. They will present findings to Senior Category Manager and DMM leadership and balance market-share growth with P&L impacts. The position partners across functions and supports strategic growth businesses and consumer segments, including college-focused initiatives. Work includes pricing and promotion planning, performance and market analysis, demand and inventory forecasting, supplier coordination, new-item setup and maintenance, and off-shelf programs. The successful candidate is organized, self-directed, analytical, innovative, able to influence others, and effective at building trusted relationships. This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours and up to 15% travel based on business needs. The listed pay range is $46,988 to $112,200, with eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-time work experience in a retail and/or corporate environment.
At least 3 years of experience using design methodologies, including user research, problem definition, prototype development, and iteration.
At least 3 years of experience building and delivering leadership-facing presentations and materials.
At least 3 years of experience analyzing and synthesizing data.
At least 3 years of experience building reports and dashboards to communicate data trends and forecasts.
At least 3 years of experience analyzing market trends.
Working knowledge of problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and a record of successful collaboration toward shared goals.
Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple deliverables with staggered deadlines.
Strong personal integrity and judgment, including experience managing sensitive or highly visible business matters.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build credible relationships quickly with leaders, peers, and clients.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to process data, identify problems, and make effective decisions.
Advanced awareness of problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Proven track record of high performance.
Demonstrated growth mindset and willingness to learn and accept feedback.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Outlook.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to travel up to 15% based on business needs.
Ability to perform additional tasks as required by a supervisor or manager.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of full-time work experience in a retail and/or corporate environment.
At least 5 years of experience using design methodologies, including user research, problem definition, prototype development, and iteration.
At least 5 years of experience building and delivering leadership-facing presentations and materials.
At least 5 years of experience analyzing and synthesizing data.
At least 5 years of experience building reports and dashboards to communicate data trends and forecasts.
At least 5 years of experience analyzing market trends.
Ability to influence leaders to change their thinking.
Certified Professional Merchandiser (CPM).
Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Develop pricing strategies and promotional plans for assigned categories.
Analyze and optimize asset performance, develop plans to maximize asset value, and recommend improvements.
Assess performance, risks, and potential returns of assets within the assigned category.
Monitor category sales performance and KPIs, generate reports, evaluate category strategies, and make data-driven recommendations.
Forecast demand and stock levels and work to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
Evaluate supplier performance, conduct negotiations, and resolve procurement issues or discrepancies.
Guide and train junior-level staff on industry best practices, techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
Participate in cross-functional meetings, present findings and recommendations, and drive initiatives that support category growth.
Support development and execution of merchandising strategies for strategic growth businesses and consumer segments, including college-focused initiatives, through assortment, promotional, and analytical support.
Review industry publications and attend conferences to identify emerging trends and industry achievements.
Coordinate and manage new-item setup and maintenance for planogram and mid-year items.
Coordinate and manage off-shelf programs with key suppliers, including program setup and reporting.