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RaceTrac · 2 weeks ago

Director, Merchandise Planning & Analytics

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

RaceTrac is a company focused on growth and innovation, and they are seeking a Director of Merchandise Planning & Analytics to lead strategies that drive space and pricing decisions. This role involves optimizing product placement, store layout, and pricing structures to enhance profitability through effective analytics and performance indicators.

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Responsibilities

Drive the development and execution of space planning strategies, ensuring optimal product placement to maximize sales, improve product flow, and enhance the customer experience

Ensure that space planning decisions are scalable and aligned with evolving customer needs and business growth

Collaborate with Merchandising, Store Operations, and Marketing to ensure cohesive execution of space plans

Leverage advanced data analytics to support merchandising and assortment related decision-making across all categories

Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of space planning strategies

Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in retail space planning and analytics, actively seeking opportunities to innovate and enhance processes that improve performance

Lead pricing architecture including base, promotional, markdown, and clearance pricing

Oversee advanced predictive analytics to optimize pricing structures, model the impact of proposed pricing strategies, and assess macroeconomic and industry trends to inform and refine pricing decisions that drive profitability and market competitiveness

Spearhead the implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of revenue management systems, solutions, and processes to support RaceTrac’s strategic goals

Collaborate with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing to align pricing with assortment planning and promotional calendars

Lead the design and execution of solutions that incorporate advanced analytics and science-based methodologies to inform pricing decisions

Develop, coach, and train the Space Planning and Pricing teams. Focus on sharing knowledge and providing the tools necessary to increase department growth and exposure. Encourage continuous two-way feedback from all team members

Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leading initiatives to refine analytics processes, optimize systems, and drive efficiencies across the merchandising team

Qualification

Space PlanningPricing StrategyData AnalyticsRevenue Management SystemsProject ManagementRetail Industry KnowledgeLeadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year College or University or equivalent experience required

Managerial Experience required

Preferred

Advanced degree or professional certifications preferred

10+ years professional experience in merchandising or related field preferred

Project Management skills preferred

Familiarity with the retail industry preferred

Company

RaceTrac

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Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, family-owned RaceTrac is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, serving guests since 1934.

Founded in 1934

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees