The Merchandising Analyst 2 is a developing analyst who independently manages category reporting and contributes analytical insights to support merchandising decisions. This role shifts from execution and support to ownership and influence — translating data into clear recommendations, demonstrating a proven track record of impact on margin, growth, or efficiency, and operating with a higher degree of independence.
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Independently evaluates quotes, sourcing scenarios, and market conditions to recommend sourcing adjustments and support stronger category outcomes
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Leads trend, category, customer, and competitive analysis; synthesizes implications for assortment, pricing, innovation, efficiency, and differentiation
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Prepares full negotiation support packages for leadership, including performance trends, cost drivers, scenarios, risks, and data-backed recommendations
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Owns execution of select vendor initiatives such as new item adds, resourcing, quality improvement, testing, costing, and timing, with supplier communication within defined scope
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Tracks initiative outcomes against goals, reports results to merchants and cross-functional partners, and recommends adjustments to improve performance
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Analyzes vendor profitability, pricing actions, margin trends, and cost-to-serve drivers to identify systemic issues and propose solutions for channel alignment
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Synthesizes multiple data sources into meaningful insights and recommendations that inform category strategies and influence merchant decision-making
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Proactively partners with Web Content, UX, suppliers, and internal teams to identify customer experience opportunities, execute improvements, track results, and ensure launches align with brand strategy
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Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
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Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
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Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
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Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
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Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.
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Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
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Access to a home router and modem.
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A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
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A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
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The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
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Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.
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2–4 years in merchandising, category management, or eCommerce related functions
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Demonstrated track record of impact on margin, growth, or efficiency
This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.
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Communicates proactively, clearly, and confidently with merchants, cross-functional teams (Ops, WC, Quality, GS, R&D), and vendors within defined scope
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Tailors communication to the audience — data-driven, concise, solution-oriented
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Comfortable presenting findings and recommendations
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Ability to build complex and complete analysis
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Ability to create standard templates or process improvements
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Owns defined categories or initiatives end-to-end
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Translates data into clear recommendations that influence decisions
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Demonstrates a proven track record of impact on margin, growth, or efficiency
A rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark’s distribution methods in the food service industry.
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Medical
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Vision
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Dental
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PTO
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Paid Maternity Leave
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Paid Parental Leave
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Life Insurance
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Disability
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Dependent Care FSA
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401(k) matching
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Employee Assistance Program
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Wellness Incentives
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Company Discounts
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AT&T & Verizon Discount
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Bonus Opportunities
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Accident Insurance
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Critical Illness Insurance
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Adoption Assistance
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On-Site Fitness Centers
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Dog-friendly Offices
