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Job Specifications

Job Title: Data Analyst (Merchandising)

Onsite: 5 Days Each Week

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Compensation $45 - $58/Hour

Domain: Retail

This Analyst role works with the Merchandising workstream to own in-stock performance

measurement, develop guardrails and compliance reporting, and support promo readiness

and days-of-supply optimization. The successful candidate will deliver actionable insights

on shelf holding power, tail SKU behavior, and vendor dependencies to drive availability

improvements.

Required Skills:

Advanced Excel and Power BI skills; strong SQL proficiency; R or Python preferred

• Demonstrated experience with merchandising analytics across DSD and/or Center Store and Perishables (in-stock/OSA, promo performance, supplier scorecards)

• Proven ability to build guardrails/compliance reporting and translate analytics into operational actions

• Experience with supplier performance management and escalation processes

Desired Skills:

• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills; strong SQL proficiency; R or Python preferred

• Demonstrated experience with merchandising analytics across DSD and/or Center Store

and Perishables (in-stock/OSA, promo performance, supplier scorecards)

• Proven ability to build guardrails/compliance reporting and translate analytics into

operational actions

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to support supplier enablement and

cross-functional decision-making

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced environment

• High level of analytical ability and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple analytical workstreams simultaneously

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

• Experience with supplier performance management and escalation processes

Key Responsibilities

• Own merchandising in-stock performance analytics (DSD + Center Store + Perishables);

track OSA drivers tied to DSD performance, shelf holding power, and tail SKU behavior

• Support supplier onboarding (e.g., KeHe and perishable suppliers) with performance

views and reporting

• Develop guardrails and compliance analytics; measure supplier performance versus

escalation guardrails (e.g.,

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