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TenCate · 1 month ago

Financial Merchandising Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

TenCate is the global leader in the synthetic turf industry, committed to providing high-quality, sustainable solutions for various applications. The Financial Merchandising Analyst will be responsible for delivering financial and merchandising analysis to optimize product profitability and support global sales strategies, collaborating with multiple teams to align merchandising tactics with business objectives.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Evaluate product P&L performance, margin trends, and inventory turns

Monitor & develop KPIs: sales velocity, true cost, gross margin return on investment (GMROI), inventory-to-sales ratios

Conduct scenario modeling and sales forecasts for new/existing products

Analyze SKU-level performance; recommend assortment adjustments

Support pricing initiatives—core pricing, seasonal markdowns, and promotional campaigns

Create price elasticity models and assess impact on volume and margin

Contribute to promotional calendar planning and margin optimization

Track SKU-level inventory; support safety stock, reorder triggers, and EOQ modeling

Partner with procurement/supply chain to align inventory with demand forecasts

Drive initiatives to reduce excess inventory and improve Cash Conversion Cycle

Collaborate with marketing, sales, channel management, and operations to align on strategies and launch plans

Provide analytic support for product launches, channel promotions (e.g. distributors, OEMs), and cross-border rollouts

Develop dashboards and regular reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) for senior leadership and business units

Present clear, actionable insights to diverse stakeholders, including international teams

Create period review materials for senior-level review

Lead process enhancements: automation of reports, system upgrades (e.g., ERP, BI tools)

Incorporate industry best practices and tools to improve efficiency and analytical rigor

Qualification

Financial analysisMerchandising analysisInventory planningExcel proficiencySQL proficiencyBI toolsAnalytical thinkingPresentation skillsCross-functional leadershipProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Economics, Data Science or similar

5+ years' experience in financial analysis, merchandising, or inventory planning—preferably in retail, distribution, or manufacturing

Person must be a self-starter, self-sufficient and comfortable working independently. Must take initiative to create new reports or analyze the business from a new angle

Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros). Intermediate to advanced SQL, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and PowerPoint

Familiarity with ERP systems and forecasting tools

Self-motivated, adaptable, project-driven problem-solver

Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, sense of urgency

Excellent presentation, communication, and cross-functional leadership

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment