Merchandise Analytics Specialist

The Merchandising Analyst is responsible for providing fact-based and data-driven guidance that supports both merchandising and marketing strategies across Essendant’s product categories. This role analyzes supplier, SKU, customer, and market performance to identify opportunities that drive sales, profitability, customer engagement, and market share. The analyst develops a deep understanding of category dynamics, purchasing behaviors, and supplier performance while delivering actionable recommendations to merchandising, marketing, and cross-functional leaders.