Sales Analyst

Job Title:         Sales Analyst 

Location:         Rogers, AR 

Department:   Rust-Oleum US Sales

Reports To:     Director of Sales, Walmart

Direct Reports/Manages others:  No

Hybrid Schedule:  Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Sales Analyst will be responsible for compiling, analyzing and clearly communicating analytical findings to help support our Walmart Sales Team.  This position will have responsibility across multiple categories and departments at Walmart. This individual is an enthusiastic supporter of business needs across multiple levels, is organized and thrives in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly reporting to include sales performance, scorecards, instocks, OTIF/SQEP metrics and any applicable ad hoc analytical support for the Walmart Sales Team
• Leverage sales trends to identify strengths, weaknesses and incremental sales opportunities to improve overall modular optimization
• Work with Walmart Replenishment teams to monitor routing, warehouse inventory, daily orders and supply plan variances
• Retrieve and analyze internal data sources, Luminate and Retail Link data to provide professional presentations for cross-functional usage and Line Review support 
• Manage New Item Creation (Item 360) and required WERCs compliance needs
• Partners and establishes strong, effective relationships with Customer Service, Pricing, and Transportation coordinators to verify/refute disputed post-audits and allowance claims in a timely manner 
• Actively work with our e-commerce team to support total OMNI distribution 

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 1-3 years relevant business experience in CPG industry with supplier, retailer, or broker.
• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• Retail Link/Luminate experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and strong analytical / problem solving skills

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates!  After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.  Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.  You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

 Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.