Merchandising Analyst

At CVS Health were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nations leading health solutions company we reach millions of Americans through our local presence digital channels and more than 300000 purposedriven colleagues caring for people where when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart each and every day.

Currently seeking a Merchandising Cosmetics Analyst to fill a position at CVS Health Corporate in Woonsocket RI. The role is currently an inperson role. The ideal candidate will possess 23 years of experience in a CPG manufacturing company retail organization or in an analytical merchandising or buying position. This individual will be responsible for contributing to budgeted sales gross margin and growing market share for the Cosmetics businesses.

Responsibilities of the Merchandising Analyst:
Contribute directly to sales and margin goals.
Analyze relevant data and incorporate findings and recommendations into category strategies (i.e. optimal SKU mix; Extracare loyalty program; promotional planning) for merchandising programs from 1 to 3 years that reflect deep personal knowledge of our businesses customers and clients.
Build strong relationships with suppliers to collaborate on effective promotional offers events and off shelf opportunities. Manage all promotional ad plans and display programs.
Drive tactical of daytoday plan activities (i.e. build offshelf plans track promotional period and perform post appraisal to take corrective action if necessary).
Collaborate with an internal team of CVS professionals in Pricing Promotion Marketing Loyalty and Personalization Visual Merchandising and Finance
Contribute to planogram reset process (strategy and
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of current competition. Search out new competitive opportunities and make recommendations.
Keep abreast of changes in the market. Research customer product preferences supplier prices and the competitive environment.
Always looking for new white space opportunities.
Become an expert in all internal tools and reporting databases
Thoroughly review all monthly promotional offers to ensure accurate data is submitted
Track effectiveness of promotional plans continually adjust plans as the business changes to ensure accurate forecasting

Core Competencies
Thinks and Acts Strategically. Anticipates business opportunities and challenges.
Drives speed and innovation. Challenges self and the organization to seek and promote leading edge solutions create new opportunities and be the marketmaker.
Manages and develops self. Seeks opportunities guidance and feedback to develop own knowledge skills and capability.
Contributes to highperforming teams. Works together in a committed way to achieve a common mission.
Impacts and Influences Others. Skillfully persuades others to support important initiatives gain alignment with our strategy and goals and act in the best interests of the company.

Requirements of the Merchandising Analyst
13 years of experience in a CPG manufacturing company retail organization or in an analytical merchandising or buying position
Strong working knowledge of retail math concepts and demonstrated application
Proven ability to implement strategies and use negotiation tactics to grow sales
Technical experience in MS Office Word Excel PowerPoint; some Access or other database knowledge

Currently seeking a Merchandising Cosmetics Analyst to fill a position at CVS Health Corporate in Woonsocket RI. The role is currently an inperson role. The ideal candidate will possess 23 years of experience in a CPG manufacturing company retail organization or in an analytical merchandising or buying position. This individual will be responsible for contributing to budgeted sales gross margin and growing market share for the Cosmetics businesses.

Responsibilities of the Merchandising Analyst:
Contribute directly to sales and margin goals.
Analyze relevant data and incorporate findings and recommendations into category strategies (i.e. optimal SKU mix; Extracare loyalty program; promotional planning) for merchandising programs from 1 to 3 years that reflect deep personal knowledge of our businesses customers and clients.
Build strong relationships with suppliers to collaborate on effective promotional offers events and off shelf opportunities. Manage all promotional ad plans and display programs.
Drive tactical of daytoday plan activities (i.e. build offshelf plans track promotional period and perform post appraisal to take corrective action if necessary).
Collaborate with an internal team of CVS professionals in Pricing Promotion Marketing Loyalty and Personalization Visual Merchandising and Finance
Contribute to planogram reset process (strategy and
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of current competition. Search out new competitive opportunities and make recommendations.
Keep abreast of changes in the market. Research customer product preferences supplier prices and the competitive environment.
Always looking for new white space opportunities.
Become an expert in all internal tools and reporting databases
Thoroughly review all monthly promotional offers to ensure accurate data is submitted
Track effectiveness of promotional plans continually adjust plans as the business changes to ensure accurate forecasting

Core Competencies
Thinks and Acts Strategically. Anticipates business opportunities and challenges.
Drives speed and innovation. Challenges self and the organization to seek and promote leading edge solutions create new opportunities and be the marketmaker.
Manages and develops self. Seeks opportunities guidance and feedback to develop own knowledge skills and capability.
Contributes to highperforming teams. Works together in a committed way to achieve a common mission.
Impacts and Influences Others. Skillfully persuades others to support important initiatives gain alignment with our strategy and goals and act in the best interests of the company.

Requirements of the Merchandising Analyst
13 years of experience in a CPG manufacturing company retail organization or in an analytical merchandising or buying position
Strong working knowledge of retail math concepts and demonstrated application
Proven ability to implement strategies and use negotiation tactics to grow sales
Technical experience in MS Office Word Excel PowerPoint; some Access or other database knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

12 years working in a mass retailing environment

Education:

Bachelors Degree

12 years working in a mass retailing environment

Education:

Bachelors Degree

Anticipated Weekly Hours

Time Type

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual fulltime salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience education geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus commission or shortterm incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers patients members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits investing in the physical emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions) and an employee stock purchase plan.

• Nocost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings tobacco cessation and weight management programs confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off flexible work schedules family leave dependent care resources colleague assistance programs tuition assistance retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information visit anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/30/2025

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