Job Description
Job Overview As a critical capability-builder for Cub, the Senior Merchandising Analyst brings rigor to promotional planning, vendor funding management, category performance tracking, and margin investment decisions. Sitting at the center of Merchandising and Pricing, this role provides the insights our teams rely on to make timely, confident, and profitable decisions.Position is hybrid, in office 3 days a week in Stillwater, MN. Open to candidates outside of the Stillwater area as long as they are within commutable radius to a Cub store location. Job Responsibilities Analyze vendor funding, trade spend, and markdown activity to maximize ROI and margin rate. Provide category leaders with actionable visibility into funding performance, gaps, and opportunities. Support promo and pricing decisions using elasticity insights, competitive analysis, and historical performance. Build and maintain reporting that tracks sales, margin, units, mix, traffic drivers, and category trends. Convert complex data into clear, executive-ready recommendations. Lead post-mortem analysis on promotions and major merchandising events and provide concise summaries of what worked, what didn't, and what actions we should take next. Partner closely with Finance to support forecast accuracy, period planning, and risk/opportunity assessments. Lead or support cross-functional projects that strengthen Cub's merchandising processes, tools, and analytical capabilities. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/ Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Data Analytics, or related field. Experience: 5-10 years of retail analytics, merchandising finance, pricing, or vendor funding experience. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and a bias for act