Merchandising Planning Analyst

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Join the fun at Oriental Trading Company!

Recognized as a Top 50 Internet and a Top 50 Catalog Retailer, we promote fun in how we take care of our employees, empower our employees take care of our customers, and trust our customers to take care of spreading the word. Everything else simply takes care of itself.

So grab this opportunity and transform the “daily grind” into a thriving career, where fun is all in a day’s work!

As our Merchandising Planning Analyst you will create sales, margin, and contribution forecasts by department, occasion, and product lifecycle.  Additionally, you will partner with the merchant and inventory teams to prepare forecasts and analysis of actual results that drive business.  This allows you the opportunity to assist in the assortment strategy, item performance evaluation and item placement decisions.  Best of all, you are an integral part of the team that communicates performance and opportunities via standardized reporting across departments, medias, and occasions.

Here’s what you need to join the fun:

·          Bachelors Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or related field

·          1 to 3 years analytical experience directly related to Merchandising and/or Retail preferred

·          Advanced experience with data manipulation is preferred

·          Knowledge of financial analyses, budgeting, and planning concepts

·          Proficient in the use of planning tools (e.g., Excel, Data warehouse, etc.)

·          Strong analytical skills

·          Advanced computer skills

·          Strong leadership skills; must be a team player

·          Excellent written and oral communication skills

Sound like fun?

Apply in less than ten minutes at http://www.myotccareer.com

Oriental Trading Company (http://www.orientaltrading.com), the nation’s leading direct marketer of value-priced novelties, toys and party supplies welcomes talented, motivated people who want to build a meaningful career and Make The World More Fun!