Merchandising Senior Analyst - Personal Intimacy Team

CVS Health•Woonsocket, RI

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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 helps shape the customer experience across more than 7,000 stores by evaluating sales trends, identifying opportunities, and optimizing merchandising strategies. The analyst is expected to identify complex problems, implement solutions, and drive strategic changes within an assigned category while also supporting broader business-unit and front-store challenges. The role requires presenting findings and recommendations to Senior Category Manager and DMM leadership, balancing category growth and market-share opportunities with financial impacts to the P&L. The Senior Analyst develops pricing and promotional strategies; analyzes category, asset, supplier, and market performance; forecasts demand and inventory; and recommends improvements based on data. The role also supports strategic growth businesses and consumer segments through assortment, promotional, and analytical work, including college-focused initiatives. Additional responsibilities include coordinating new-item setup and maintenance for planogram and mid-year items, managing supplier off-shelf programs and reporting, guiding junior staff, and participating in cross-functional initiatives. Travel of up to 15% may be required based on business needs.

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 demonstrated ability to collaborate toward shared goals.
Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple deliverables with staggered deadlines.
Strong personal integrity and judgment, including a track record of managing sensitive or highly visible business matters.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build credible relationships with leaders, peers, and clients.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to process data, identify problems, and make effective decisions.
Proven track record of high performance, 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 required; the posting also identifies a bachelor’s degree as preferred alongside specialized training or a relevant professional qualification.
Travel of up to 15% may be required, based on business needs.

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.
Conduct in-depth analysis of the performance, risks, and potential returns of assets within the assigned category.
Monitor category sales and key performance indicators; generate reports to evaluate category strategies and make data-driven recommendations.
Forecast demand and stock levels and work to minimize stockouts or excess inventory.
Examine 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.
Partner in developing and executing 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 off-shelf reporting.
Build cross-functional relationships, influence stakeholders, prioritize work, and proactively identify opportunities to improve category and business performance.