Lead Merchandising Analyst

Key Responsibilities:
Purchase Order Creation & Maintenance
o Create and update purchase orders in ERP/PO management systems based on Merchandising
Sourcing and Planning inputs.
o Ensure accuracy of all PO fields including pricing quantities dates Incoterms product attributes
and vendor details.
o Support PO changes revisions and cancellations with proper documentation.
o Maintain clean and error-free PO and product data across systems.
Operational Coordination
o Partner with Vendors Merchandising Production Planning and Supply Chain to gather required PO
information.
o Communicate PO confirmations and follow up on missing or incomplete details.
o Track early-stage production milestones and expected delivery dates.
Reporting & Data Integrity
o Perform routine audits data checks and PO validations to ensure data accuracy.
o Prepare weekly PO status trackers and reports.
o Identify basic discrepancies or risks and escalate to senior team members.
Process & Systems Support
o Assist with troubleshooting simple system or PO workflow issues.
o Follow established SOPs and documentation standards.
o Support ad hoc requests related to PO analysis data cleanup or cross-functional alignment.
Core Qualifications
o Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
o 2 years of experience in merchandising operations product operations sourcing or supply chain.
o Experience working with PLM ERP or PO management systems.
o Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and Microsoft Office.
o Strong attention to detail accuracy and organizational skills.
o Experience in retail apparel footwear accessories or home categories preferred.