Senior Analyst Merchandising

Job Summary:

Responsible for collaborating in the design and leading the execution of merchandising and/or purchasing strategies pertaining to one of more of the following: space management, format design and planning, visual merchandising, format/category strategy, merchandise planning, merchandising process design, merchandising analytics, merchandising systems, fixture planning and management, merchandising operations, or other merchandising/purchasing projects as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes merchandising strategies that are aligned with Company goals and are focused on delivering value to the customer.
• May develop communication and guides to support the field in the effective execution of merchandising strategies at the store level. Provides clarification and technical support for more complex merchandising issues and questions.
• Leads day-to-day activities to meet departmental objectives. Masters and innovates within one area of specialization and provides input to streamline and improves processes within a broader functional area.
• Partners with various areas within the Company, vendors, suppliers, contractors and cross-functional project teams to drive results through enhanced merchandising programs and policies.
• Completes and provides complex analytical analysis to provide insights for program design and management decision-making.
• Ensures that merchandising programs are developed to align with the customer value proposition.
• Utilizes an advanced knowledge of internal merchandising processes and external best practices and trends to provide recommendations for continuous improvements and advancement efforts for Walgreens merchandising programs.
• Utilizes an advanced knowledge of KPIs and targeted merchandising strategies that will drive store results.
• Engages and develops analysis for interpretation of results and analyzing trends.
• Develops and executes assigned high profile plans/programs to enhance/maximize consumer awareness, market share and support specified initiatives.
• Participates in development of programs that establish and enhance standards.
• Reviews alignment of functional area strategies with assumed outcomes.
  

About Walgreens and WBA :

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170 year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high quality products and services in communities nationwide.
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
"An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans"