Digital Brand Analyst-REMOTE

General SummaryThe Digital Brand Analyst is responsible for creating, analyzing and presenting impactful insights to external vendor partners and internal cross functional teams, which inform recommendations to drive digital growth.
The position is also responsible for drop ship assortment management, securing of digital assets and ensuring product is represented on the e-commerce site in a timely manner.Reports to:
Supervisor, DBAEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
Drop ship assortment management:
Secures list of product from vendor in pre-seasonValidates drop ship assortment templates and manages the end-to-end process from style creation to takedownCompletes profitability assessment and competitive pricing analysis to ensure all drop ship styles meet gross profit requirements and pricing is aligned with marketVPI process management:
Initiates VPI process through timely check-in of new styles in assortment trackerManages follow up communication with vendor community to resolve issues (i.e.
missing VPI assets, inventory accuracy, etc.)Reporting & Analytics:
Responsible for analyzing multiple data sets and sharing insights and recommendations with cross-functional partners (i.e.
merchandising, planning, online merchandising) to maximize digital demand growthLeverages information from the brand's consumer data, regional data or trend distortions to turn insights into actions for merchants Identifies growth opportunities, including trend or sizing to maximize consumer demand at the brand and item levelProvides reporting insights and actions to external and internal partners for week/month/seasonResearches the customer journey and leverages information from online merchandising team, identifies demand patterns and makes recommendations to merchant or account executive for actionAudits website to make sure products are live and appear up to brand standardsBuilds a solid partnership with external brand team and serves as the "go-to" resourceRequired Skills:
Ability to deal with constant changes and quick turnaround timesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically ExcelMust possess strong attention to detail and organizational skillsBuilds a solid partnership with external brand team, acts as liaison between DSW and VendorStrong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insightsInfluencing skills across multiple internal teams to ensure actions are executedCompetenciesSETTING GOALS - Creates and follow effective plans.
Anticipates risks, creates contingency plans.
Aligns plans with goals.
Allocates adequate resources.
Accepts and supports change.
Willing to take risks and suggests new ideas, approaches.
Takes initiative.
Seeks out learning activities.WORKING WITH OTHERS - Clearly articulates own, other's goals.
Promotes a team atmosphere by demonstrating humility and respect.
Builds effective relationships, relates well to others.
Delivers and responds to feedback in a constructive manner.
Considers multiple perspectives.
Handles conflict, pressure, uncertainty and adapts independently.
Meets commitments.
Dedicated to working with business partners on their expectations.GETTING RESULTS - Personally accountable for work performance targets and achieving results.
Prioritizes well.
Anticipates and handles obstacles effectively.
Makes good, timely decisions.
Can simply and process complex problems.
Understands underlying issues and addresses root causes.
Meets deadlines, works until finished.Minimum Experience:
1-2 years in a Digital/Merchandising Analysis role requiredVendor Management experience strongly preferredPreferred Qualifications:
Retail experience E-Commerce experience Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree