Associate Merchandise Operations Analyst

The Associate Merchandising Operations Analyst supports the execution of merchandising operations helping to drive accuracy and efficiency across pricing inventory and other relevant processes. Acting as a key cross-functional partner this role collaborates closely with internal teams and external retail partners to ensure consistent execution across multiple channels.

Key responsibilities include MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) management Return to Vendor (RTV) coordination pricing execution for the Finish Line at Macys partnership and managing reconciliation of purchase order data with Reebok systems. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work working with systems and partnering with multiple stakeholders to drive operational success.

We are looking for a talented individual who has a willingness to learn and be part of a major global sports fashion retailer. This individual should effectively exhibit JD Finish Lines core values of Customer People Winning Community and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following main duties:

Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) Management

• Receive MAP pricing lists from vendors and enter data into internal MAP management system

• Validate that MAP updates are accurately reflected on the customer-facing website

• Partner with internal Digital Merchandising and IT teams to troubleshoot discrepancies

• Maintain accurate documentation on end to end MAP process

Return to Vendor (RTV) Coordination

• Collaborate with the merchandising on RTV schedule and products to be returned

• Create RTV documentation to initiate returns and ensure alignment with internal requirements

• Communicate RTV details with cross-functional partners including supply chain and inventory control

• Monitor RTV status and ensure compliance with agreed timelines and vendor policies

• Maintain accurate documentation on end to end RTV process

Finish Line at Macys Price Management

• Enter Macys price changes into internal pricing system

• Transform and format pricing data to meet Macys requirements and communicate accordingly

• Confirm that price changes are reflected accurately on Macys website and in stores

• Collaborate with Macys and internal IT partners to troubleshoot and resolve pricing discrepancies

• Maintain accurate documentation on end to end Macys Pricing process
  

Reebok Reconciliation Process

• Manage the reconciliation of purchase order data between internal systems and Reeboks PO system

• Partner with Reebok and internal teams to troubleshoot discrepancies

• Maintain accurate documentation on end to end Reebok Reconciliation process
  

Systems & Process Improvement

• Assist in testing and troubleshooting merchandising systems (e.g. Merchandising ERP)

• Help document workflows and identify opportunities for process enhancements
  

Additional Duties as Required

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university (preferred)

• 13 years of experience in a retail merchandising merchandising operations or related role (preferred)

• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (vlookups pivot tables etc.)

• Detail-oriented and organized; able to manage competing deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach

• Ability to work under own initiative

• Internal JD Finish Line experience strongly preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift

• Use hands to finger handle and feel

• Reach with hands and arms

• Talk and/or hear

• Walk or move from one location to another

• Periodically may need to climb balance stoop kneel or crouch

• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally

• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the companys policies are required for the position.

• Average work week is 40-45 hours which can vary depending on business needs.

• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.

• Spending less than 15% time traveling (by air or land).

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

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This job description is not intended to cover all aspects duties and/or responsibilities required of employees. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

The Finish Line Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal state and local EEO laws. The Finish Line Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color religion or creed national origin alienage or citizenship status marital status sex pregnancy status age military status disability or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws including for disabilities pregnancy and religious practices.

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