Merchandising Planning & Analytics Manager

Merchandising Planning & Analytics Manager

Location: Grinnell, Iowa | Hybrid preferred, with remote consideration in Iowa, North Carolina, Minnesota, or FloridaSalary range: $110,000-$130,000, based on experienceBonus: Annual bonus potential up to 18%Are you the kind of merchandising and analytics professional who can look at inventory, pricing, assortment, and margin data and quickly see where the business can perform better?We are seeking a Merchandising Planning & Analytics Manager who can turn product, inventory, and financial data into better business decisions.

This role sits at the intersection of merchandising planning, inventory analytics, and commercial finance, with meaningful influence over how we invest in inventory, manage assortment, improve gross profit, and optimize working capital.This is not a reporting-only or BI role. As our Merchandising Planning & Analytics Manager, you will dig into SKU-level performance, identify opportunities, develop clear recommendations, and partner with leaders across the business to move those insights into action.What You'll DoAnalyze inventory, category, SKU, margin, and product mix performance to identify opportunities to improve inventory productivity, gross profit, and working capitalDevelop forecasts, dashboards, analyses, and decision-support tools that improve inventory investment decisions, demand planning, assortment planning, and merchandising performanceIdentify opportunities to improve inventory turns, optimize replenishment, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and support effective product lifecycle decisionsPartner with Merchandising and Pricing to evaluate pricing strategies, promotions, discounts, and customer incentives against sales, margin, and inventory objectivesEvaluate supplier programs, rebates, product costs, sourcing opportunities, and drop-ship strategies to improve product economics and reduce inventory investmentIdentify opportunities to increase revenue and margin through value-added services and improved product and business mixTranslate complex analysis into clear recommendations and influence decisions across Merchandising, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, Sales, and MarketingWhat You Bring5+ years of experience in merchandising planning, inventory planning, category management, supply chain analytics, financial analysis, or a related disciplineStrong understanding of inventory management, assortment planning, demand planning, replenishment, pricing, margin, and gross profit optimizationStrong financial acumen with experience analyzing working capital, inventory productivity, profitability, and related business metricsAdvanced analytical skills with experience using ERP systems, BI platforms, reporting tools, and data visualization toolsAbility to move beyond reporting to identify opportunities, develop recommendations, and influence cross-functional business decisionsBachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain, analytics, economics, merchandising, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceExperience in retail, eCommerce, distribution, consumer products, or another inventory-intensive business is especially valuable. Experience with drop-ship programs, promotional analytics, product lifecycle management, forecasting, or executive-level presentations is also a plus.Why 2nd Adventure Services?At 2nd Adventure Services, you'll support a family of brands that includes Brownells, Crow Wholesale, AR15.COM, and Big Springs Shooting Complex, serving passionate firearms and outdoor communities across eCommerce, wholesale distribution, digital communities, and customer experiences.In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:Make a visible business impact: Your work will directly influence inventory investment, assortment, pricing, profitability, and working capitalWork across the enterprise: Partner with leaders across Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Pricing, Sales, and MarketingSolve complex business problems: Apply analytics in a multi-channel eCommerce and distribution environment with a broad, evolving product portfolioJoin a purpose-driven organization: Help our brands inspire, educate, and outfit customers for a lifetime of adventureEnjoy competitive rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, a 5% 401(k) match, employee discounts, and bonus potential up to 18%Work ArrangementOur preferred location for the Merchandising Planning & Analytics Manager is Grinnell, Iowa, with hybrid work available. Candidates must currently reside in Iowa, North Carolina, Minnesota, or Florida, or be willing to relocate to Iowa.Remote employees should expect periodic onsite travel to Grinnell, typically 1 to 3 weeks per quarter, based on business needs.If you are energized by using data to improve merchandising performance, inventory productivity, and financial outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the business. Apply now!