ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS New Stores Analyst Salary in the United States

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Job Description:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required

Work Experiences:

• 3+ years of previous related work experience required
• Experience with inventory management, merchandise planning, and replenishment required

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet and exceed position requirements under minimal direction and supervision, independently and within a team setting
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast paced, frequently changing environment
• Ability to set high goals for personal and  group accomplishment
• Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems
• Maintain the customer’s perspective as a driving force behind business decisions and activities
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn Oracle Retail applications

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Category Management Teams on inventory availability, target inventory levels, replenishment flow, and allocation and replenishment strategy for New Relocation & Update Stores.
• Coordinate efforts with Space Planning Team to assure timely delivery of accurate CAD, Floor plan and Master Capacity Data for all New, Relocation and Update Stores.
• Work in partnership with Distribution Centers on the selection process dates for product, the order of product picking / loading, and the delivery schedule for all New, Relocation and Update Stores. This also includes monitoring WMS reporting to catch any discrepancies, cancelled or missed picks.
• Liaise with New, Relocation and Update Stores on all product opportunity & execution beginning 3 months pre-opening through 6 months post-opening.
• Tracing direct store purchase orders to ensure timely delivery & proper SIM receipt prior to Soft Opening.
• Ensure all Fixtures owned by the Category Management Teams are ordered and delivered on time.
• Analyze all Floor plans to confirm product is secured and has clear placement in store.
• Prior to Project, reviewing Market Analysis reports to ensure all partners are informed of the market attributes & categories expected to over (under) index vs ASO average.
• Visit each new & relocation store pre-opening to review current state. Record areas of concern and discuss any opportunities with store team.
• Communicate with all New & Relocation stores during the Project to address opportunities & challenges and utilize organizational and project management skills to direct work activities within critical path timelines.
• Create and Distribute Reporting for the Update Store projects to the Category Management Teams to identify items that need to be removed from Update location and/or items that need to be added to update location based on current capacity standards. 
• Confirm that all Update Store transfers were executed by Store prior to Start of construction
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Duties may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.​