Men's Apparel Business Analyst

Job Purpose and Scope

The Business Analyst, Menswear will report directly to the GMM – Tailored Furnishings. Preferred candidates must be detail oriented, experienced in analytical research, have a strong business acumen, and able to develop and implement strategic initiatives to benefit the business. This role will work closely with the buying team, vendor partners and district field team to execute a cohesive vision for Dillard’s Menswear.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and maintains the retail operating forecast, including monthly forecasting of sales and inventories through the open-to-buy review process.

• Assists in analyzing key financial metrics for business; makes recommendations and develop plans to show improvement year over year.

• Develops strategies to maximize inventory and selling performance.

• Analyzes data for advertising effectiveness.

• Generates weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and recaps for GMM and merchants.

• Works with merchants on any special objectives and projects to drive business.

• Utilizes NPD data to benchmark business versus the industry and develop action plans to strengthen Dillard’s market share positioning.

• Utilizes internal and external reporting system.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of fashion trends.

• Knowledge of retail math.

• Skill in conducting data analysis.

• Skill in using in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint & Word.

• Skill in relationship building and influencing action.

• Ability to maintain attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to maintain a professional attitude.

• Ability to be flexible in work schedule for travel, achieving deadlines, and training.

• Ability to quickly assess a new environment and develop solutions that support the business strategy and critical objectives.

• Ability to apply retail math concepts, including elements of markup, margin, planning, open to buy, and inventory productivity measurements.

• Ability to creatively look at business and imagine new strategies.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work projects and meet exacting deadlines.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently, without supervision.

• Ability to demonstrate organizational, time management and project management skills.

Position Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, Communications, Merchandising, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in administrative support, retail operations, merchandising, analytics, or project coordination.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Experience creating reports, presentations, and business communications.

• Ability to travel as business needs require.

Salary & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, a generous merchandise discount, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Dillard’s is an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

*This is a full time, on-site position located at our Dillard's HQ.

Location: 1600 Cantrell Rd. Little Rock, AR 72201

A high level of attendance is required as an essential function of this position.

Rules of Arbitration

I state that the information contained in the foregoing statements is complete, true, and correct. I understand that if I am employed, any misrepresentation or omission of material facts on this application is sufficient cause for dismissal. I agree that my employment is for no definite period of time and can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either Dillard's or myself. I understand that neither the Associate Work Rules and General Policies, the Associate Benefits and Related Policies, nor any other written or oral statements by Dillard's or its representatives are contracts of employment. No employee of Dillard's other than the Chairman of the Board or the President has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing, and no such agreement has been made. If, at the time of termination, I am for any reason indebted to Dillard's, whether for merchandise, cash advances, withdrawals, or otherwise, I agree that Dillard's shall have the right to make the necessary deductions and withhold from any remuneration or from any reimbursement to which I may be entitled, an amount sufficient to fully cover and completely pay for all of my indebtedness to Dillard's. I also hereby agree that in no event shall Dillard's be liable for any loss or damage to my clothing or my personal property. In consideration of Dillard’s agreeing to consider my Application, I agree that effective on my submission of this Application, Dillard’s and I shall be entitled to the benefits of and mutually agree to become subject to Dillard’s RULES OF ARBITRATION (the “Rules”). The Rules will apply to any Legal Claim which may arise out of the application process or over Dillard’s failure or refusal to offer me employment. A free copy of the Rules is available A) by emailing a request for a copy to [email protected] or B) by requesting a written copy of the Rules by dialing toll free 866-353-6787.