Senior Analyst, Merchandising Strategy Job Listing at Harbor Freight Tools in Calabasas, CA (Job ID 1420688)

Description

This position plays a central role within Merchandise Strategy & Operations, driving Merchandising execution by shaping insights, improving processes, and orchestrating cross functional alignment. The position partners with teams across Merchandising, Marketing, IT, and Finance to support high-priority initiatives and ensure consistent execution.

The individual will translate strategy into action by supporting project delivery, building reporting and KPI visibility, and identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and tools. The role is focused on improving day-to-day operations, reducing friction for Merchants, and enabling more efficient, scalable ways of working.

This is a strong fit for an early-career professional with an analytical or consulting background who is looking to gain exposure to retail merchandising strategy and operations while developing practical execution experience.

Candidates for this role should bring a well-rounded skillset, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems, build quantitative models, lead cross-functional discussions, and drive decisions through implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic, Cross-Functional Project Management
  • Support execution of high-priority initiatives for Leadership across Merchandising, Marketing, IT, and Finance
  • Facilitate alignment across stakeholders, managing timelines to deliver results   .
• Develop Insights, Analytics, and Business Intelligence
  • Build and maintain recurring reporting (e.g., KPIs, executive requests, performance tracking)
  • Synthesize large datasets into clear insights using Excel, SQL, or Tableau to support decision-making
• Improve Tools & Processes
  • Identify inefficiencies in Merchandising workflows; contribute to process improvements with SOPs and governance models
  • Support implementation and adoption of tools (e.g., pricing systems and reporting dashboards)

• Support Ongoing Merchandising Initiatives
  • Assist with analysis and execution of Merchandising programs (e.g., replacement parts)
  • Provide analytical and operational support for promotional events and pricing

Scope

• Staff supervision and development:  No
• Decision making: 
  • Develop strategy, perform analytics, influence stakeholders, manage projects
• Travel:  Up to 5%
• Flex Designation:  Anywhere

The anticipated salary range for this position is $93,000 - $139,500 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

Requirements

Education and Experience
Education Requirements

• BA/BS from a top tier university

Years of Experience

• 4+ years of progressive work responsibility
• Prior merchandising/category management, management consulting, corporate strategy, or investment banking experience preferred
• Financial analysis or business intelligence experience is a plus (e.g., pricing, analytics, or P&L management)

Skills

• Project Management
  • Self-starter; ability to move projects forward with minimal direction
  • Must be able to perform under pressure, short deadlines and in high visibility settings
  • Project management skills; detail-oriented with ability to manage a large volume of project tasks and keep a project on track to achieve objectives on time
• Problem Solving
  • Accustomed to working efficiently; expert in assessing a situation, making a decision, and filtering ambiguity into actionable key next steps and decisions that need to be taken
  • Strong understanding of strategic frameworks, financial data, problem-solving, and analytical skills; comfortable working with ambiguity
  • Ability to design and implement cross-functional processes that fulfill business and functional requirements
• Communication & Collaboration
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to tell clear and compelling stories using data and analytics
  • Strong relationship-building, influencing, and change management skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams and levels of the organization
• Well-Rounded Qualitative & Quantitative Skills
  • Experience working in a high growth environment, with consistently shifting priorities
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong analytical skills; comfort with large datasets, experience structuring problems
  • Experience with SQL and BI tools is a plus (Tableau, Looker, PowerBI)
  • Exposure to CPG, Retail, or Ecommerce strongly preferred
  • Dedicated to the success of HFT with a high level of interest in making a significant impact on the growth of the company

Physical Requirements
Corporate - Remote - General office environment requiring ability to:

• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time .
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
• The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Safety
Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
 
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